Associate Security Operations Analyst

Our Story

Hello there. We're Zopa.

We started our journey in 2005, building the first peer-to-peer lending company. In 2020, we launched Zopa Bank, a bank that listens to what our customers dislike about finance and does the opposite. We're redefining the banking experience, putting people at the center. Our vision for a new era of banking aims to empower everyone to aim high every day and move finance forward. Learn more at .

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The team

The Information Security team consists of 16 members across Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, Security Engineering, and Product Security sub-teams.

The role

• The Associate Security Operations Analyst is a key role reporting to the Security Operations Manager.
• You will review and respond to security event tickets in Jira, analyze events, assess impacts, and determine responses. This role involves both reactive and proactive security activities, including risk evaluation and incident response, such as scoping, detection, containment, eradication, and improvement planning.
• You will monitor security tools like SIEM (e.g., Splunk) for unusual activity. As you gain experience, you'll design and implement detection rules to enhance early threat detection.
• Creating incident reports and maintaining security documentation are also part of your responsibilities. Continuous learning about emerging threats and defenses is essential.

About you

• You possess basic analytical skills to assess security events, with training provided.
• You are prepared to participate in incident response activities and assist in planning improvements.
• You can monitor security tools such as SIEM, EDR, and DLP systems attentively.
• With experience, you will learn to design and implement security rules and configurations.
• You have strong communication skills for reporting and collaboration.

Added bonus

• Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight) or scripting (Python, PowerShell).
• Certifications like CompTIA CySA+, Security+, or CEH.
• Training in incident response or network security.

We're on the move!

By the end of 2025, Zopa will relocate to 20 Water Street, Canary Wharf, fostering collaboration for our 900 employees amid our growth.

Flexible working

We value face-to-face collaboration and work-life balance. This hybrid role requires coming to our London office 2-3 days a week. You can work from abroad up to 120 days a year, subject to legal eligibility.

Diversity Statement

Zopa is committed to an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. Our diverse team of nearly 50 nationalities and our DE&I initiatives reflect our values. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the hiring process.