Security Analyst

GTN is a FinTech-powered brokerage business operating through its regulated subsidiaries. Backed by NTG Global Holdings Limited (Dubai), International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group, and SBI Ventures Singapore (a subsidiary of SBI Holdings Japan), GTN aims to create the most comprehensive global trading ecosystem. With a global team of over 700 people, GTN provides a multi-market, multi-asset class trading platform for institutional clients, operating on a B2B and B2B2C model.GTN currently serves clients through regulated subsidiaries in London, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the USA. As part of our global expansion, we are focused on bringing our innovative trading platform to more markets worldwide. We also have offices in Brazil, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Our platform is designed for buy- and sell-side financial institutions and fintech companies, such as digital banks, wallet providers and neo brokers, offering a seamless experience across trading, wealth management, and API solutions.

"We see a world where anyone can invest in anything, any time"We are on the look out for a team player who can see the world in the way we see it !

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Security Analyst with at least two years of hands-on cybersecurity experience to join our Information Security team supporting global operations. This role focuses on security investigations, penetration testing, vulnerability validation, security issue analysis, false-positive review, secure code review support, and remediation guidance while working closely with the dedicated 24/7 SOC monitoring team and internal engineering teams.

Key Responsibilites;

• Investigate cybersecurity incidents and breaches, identify root causes, validate impact, and support containment and remediation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing support, and third-party security questionnaire reviews.
• Participate in on-call incident response outside normal working hours when urgent incidents require support.
• Validate asset security controls, review scan results, and track confirmed issues through remediation.
• Support security platforms used for investigations, threat validation, incident response, vulnerability validation, and compliance.
• Review and investigate SOC-referred SIEM, EDR, endpoint, cloud, network, and vulnerability findings through resolution.
• Analyze false positives, reproduce issues, verify exploitability, assess impact, and recommend remediation.
• Perform targeted threat hunting across logs, endpoint telemetry, cloud activity, network events, and threat intelligence.
• Review security issues in production and development environments, including secure code review and remediation validation.
• Use AI-assisted development tools such as Claude and Cursor for secure code review, issue reproduction, and vulnerability validation.
• Engage vendors and clients on security findings, risks, reviews, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Conduct security awareness sessions for internal teams.
• Develop runbooks and align procedures with teams, processes, and technologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in investigations, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, application security, or secure software development.
• Mandatory software development background, with the ability to understand code, reproduce security issues, and guide remediation.
• At least one recognized cybersecurity certification, such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, GSEC, or ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity.
• Excellent communication skills to work with vendors, clients, internal teams, and explain findings, risks, remediation, and proof-of-concept outcomes.
• Ability to deliver security awareness sessions, technical walkthroughs, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Positive attitude, strong learning mindset, and professional interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience with Kali Linux or similar tools for penetration testing, security research, and reverse engineering.
• Experience using SIEM and EDR outputs for investigation, alert validation, false-positive review, and incident response support.
• Experience with threat hunting using SIEM queries, EDR telemetry, threat intelligence, IOCs, and MITRE ATT&CK techniques.
• Willingness to support on-call cybersecurity incident response outside normal working hours when required.
• Working knowledge of Linux and at least one scripting language, preferably Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of hacking concepts, application security, and secure code review.

Added Advantage;

• Additional certifications such as GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), CompTIA PenTest+, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, or equivalent practitioner-level security certifications.

About the opportuniy;

• This opportunity is suited for a hands-on cybersecurity practitioner with a software development mindset who wants to deepen expertise in investigations, penetration testing, vulnerability validation, secure code review, cloud security, compliance, and practical remediation across a global operating environment.

Our Culture

We believe innovation relies on inclusion and diversity. At GTN, our culture encourages creativity, bold ideas and out-of-the-box thinking at every level, turning ideas into pioneering results. We foster a fast-paced, collaborative, and inclusive work environment where consistent learning is celebrated, and every team member is empowered to perform at their highest potential. We hold ourselves to a clear code - to be transparent in how we communicate, to lead with equality, to own our work with pride, and to act with professionalism at every level.

Why join GTN?

As investing becomes increasingly digital, cross-border, and embedded into financial services, GTN sits at the centre of this transformation. Joining us means working with innovative partners and talented colleagues across trading, technology, and product teams in a fast-growing, international environment.

What you’ll enjoy at GTN

• Competitive salary that reflects your experience and impact
• A real learning curve - structured programmes, coaching, and international exposure
• 700+ colleagues across six global markets to learn from and build with
• Career growth in a fintech that's genuinely scaling
• Private health insurance
• Events and team engagement that actually bring people together

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, or gender, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law in the markets we operate. We are committed to reasonable accommodation for all applicants and employees.