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About the Role

The Pen Test Coordinator is responsible for ensuring efficient penetration test execution, monitoring remediation, and reporting on testing status and findings to senior management. This role is vital for managing and delivering the CLS pen test program, working closely with the Director of Pen Testing to execute current requirements and develop future capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with Pen Test Vendors, acting as the primary interface.
• Ensure vendor pen test rig images are obtained and updated.
• Coordinate and execute Penetration Testing engagements, facilitating meetings and acting as the main point of contact during testing.
• Ensure access requirements for testing are authorized, actioned, and removed.
• Onboard and offboard external pen testers to CLS.
• Resolve or escalate blocking issues.
• Document pen test findings and observations.
• Track the remediation progress of findings and obtain evidence for closure.
• Assemble data on SLA breaches and present to the escalation forum.
• Follow up on escalation actions to ensure remediation stays on track.
• Produce accurate and timely metrics on penetration testing for governance, regulatory, and audit inquiries.
• Participate in market research for new vendors and pen testing capabilities.
• Produce and maintain run books.
• Enhance pen testing infrastructure, standards, and procedures.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in IT security.
• 1-2 years coordinating security assessments or vulnerability remediation.
• Experience producing metrics and reports on vulnerability management.
• Strong stakeholder management across security, vendors, and technical teams.
• Experience operating within regulated environments, adhering to established policies and procedures.

Location

• London

Work Type

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working

Experience Level

• Assistant Vice President

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional security certifications such as CISM, CISSP, Security+, CRISC or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• 25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays) for UK/Asia.
• 23 holiday days for US.
• 2 paid volunteer days.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
• Wellbeing and mental health support resources.
• Employee Networks (Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network).
• Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings.
• Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees.
• 401K match from CLS for US employees.
• Private medical insurance and dental coverage.
• Social events.
• Annual flu vaccinations.
• Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
• Discounted Gym membership for US employees.
• Access to Discover – a comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
• Access to frequent development sessions.

About the Company

• CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem, making FX safer, smoother, and more cost-effective.
• Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS handles trillions of dollars’ worth of currency daily.
• CLS's global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization.
• CLS delivers efficiencies and savings, shrinking funding requirements by over 96% on average.
• CLS products help clients manage risk across the full FX lifecycle through efficient processing tools and market intelligence.
• CLS values include Pivotal purpose, Trusted guardian, Targeted innovation, Facilitate connections, Delivering excellence, and Inclusive culture.

Equal Opportunity

• CLS celebrates inclusion and considers it one of its strongest assets.
• CLS is committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels comfortable and inclusion is valued.