For our Innovation Technology department in London, we are looking to hire a
Threat Intelligence Cyber Analyst
Innovation Technology @ Berenberg
In an era where digitalisation and modern IT infrastructure is revolutionising banking, we are shaping a technology-driven bank in which you as an IT professional will work closely with our business units. Our technology teams offer you an environment that will present you with exciting challenges - be it through the support and further development of legacy systems or the introduction of modern technologies such as AI, machine learning and highly automated trading applications.
Your Role in the team
Berenberg, one of Europe’s leading investment banks, is seeking a Threat Intelligence Cyber Analyst to strengthen our award-winning Cyber Security Operations team. With a history spanning more than four centuries, Berenberg has built its reputation on trust, innovation, and resilience. Today, as the financial sector faces increasingly complex cyber threats, our cyber security operations team are recognised across the industry for their excellence in defending against sophisticated adversaries and ensuring operational resilience. Joining this team means becoming part of a function that is not only critical to the bank’s success but also highly respected within the wider cyber security community.
As a Threat Intelligence Cyber Analyst, you will be at the forefront of protecting Berenberg’s digital assets, client relationships, and global reputation. You will combine deep threat intelligence expertise with hands on SecOps and monitoring experience to anticipate, detect, and respond to adversarial activity targeting the bank. This is a role that blends technical rigour with strategic communication: you will be expected to deliver actionable insights to our Cyber Security Operations team on the ground while also shaping the intelligence that informs executives, regulators, and governance bodies. In short, your work will directly influence how Berenberg stays ahead of emerging threats and maintains the trust of its clients.
What will you do?
* Monitor and analyse emerging cyber threats targeting banking and investment services.
* Work closely with our Cyber Security Operations team to enhance detection and response capabilities.
* Develop and refine monitoring use cases across endpoint, network, cloud, and financial transaction systems, based off the threat intelligence we receive.
* Provide actionable threat intelligence to support incident response, threat hunting, and forensic investigations.
* Deliver clear, tailored reports for technical teams, executives, and governance committees.
Who are we looking for?
* Experience: Minimum of 4 - 6 years of experience in Threat Intelligence space, with a focus on the financial services sector. As well as experience of working in Security Operations team conducting monitoring and detection and triage activities across the wider IT organisation and business. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience in using Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) widely used for sharing indicators of compromise (IOCs) and structured threat data with commercial platforms e.g. CyberInt, Recorded Future, that aggregate, enrich, and contextualise threat feeds. Familiarity of open-source feeds OSINT sources, dark web monitoring, and industry specific intelligence (e.g. FS ISAC for Financial Services). Understanding of STIX/TAXII standards for structured threat data exchange. As well as experience of CBEST / TIBER EU frameworks for intelligence led testing mandated by regulators like the Bank of England.
* Education & Professional Credibility: Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., GCTI, CTIA, CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP) are highly desirable.
* Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Threat Intelligence tools and techniques, as well as working with SIEM platforms (Splunk Enterprise Security and Microsoft 365 and Cloud Environments). Have excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective remediation strategies.
* Collaboration & Team Ethos - A willingness to integrate into an award winning cyber security operations team, contributing to collective success. They should bring a collaborative spirit, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues across Cyber Security Operations team and IT organisation.
What we offer you:
* Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
* Generous 30 day holiday allowance
* Private Health Insurance
* Life Insurance scheme
* Flexible working hours
* Enhanced parental leave policies
* Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topics
Apply online now to join our team – we look forward to receiving your application!
We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way.
We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.
We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo.
We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.
We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business – Our future is where you take us!
We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.
Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on recruitment@berenberg.com to discuss.