Penetration Testing Team Lead

Overview

A leading global investment bank is seeking a skilled Penetration Testing Team Lead to join their London-based Technology team. This is a senior-level role focused on driving penetration testing, red team operations, and cyber resilience. This is an excellent opportunity to join an investment banking powerhouse.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead red team and penetration testing activities across the organisation.
• Plan and execute network, application, and social engineering assessments.
• Collaborate with SOC and vendors on purple team exercises.
• Identify and report on security risks, supporting remediation efforts.
• Manage red team tooling and test platforms.
• Work with tech teams to improve cyber defences and detection capabilities.
• Deliver clear, executive-level reporting from technical findings.
• Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and attack methods.

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years in penetration testing or red team operations.
• Strong understanding of APT tactics, evasion techniques, and system architecture.
• Experience with red/purple team tools and automated testing platforms.
• Solid grasp of blue team strategies, SIEM tools, and incident response.
• Skilled in writing concise reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of cyber risk frameworks, regulations, and best practices.

Package

• Circa 75,000 + Excellent Package
• Excellent benefits package
• London / Hybrid x3 days onsite