Job Description

Description

We're seeking a hands-on

Security Architect

to lead the design and assurance of security across our Financial Advice & Wealth Management SaaS platform. This is a pivotal role where you'll own the security architecture across cloud infrastructure and networking, drive secure-by-design application architectures, and ensure robust security for integrations with external partners and systems.



As part of the Technical Architecture team, you'll collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, engineers, and the wider InfoSec function to embed security as a first-class concern throughout our technology landscape. Your work will help us meet the expectations of our customers, clients, and regulators

What you'll do

Design and maintain secure cloud environments, including network segmentation, WAFs, DDoS protection, secret and certificate management, and encryption. Embed secure SDLC practices such as SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, secure coding standards, threat modelling, and API security. Architect identity-centric controls across cloud infrastructure and within the platform's IAM solution. Contribute to the design of fine-grained authorization patterns for applications and services. Define secure patterns for APIs and partner integrations. Support governance activities including audit, risk acceptance, and internal forums. Review implementation progress to ensure alignment with security design. Provide technical guidance and coaching to architects and engineers. Promote a culture of security awareness in product and engineering practices. Align security standards and frameworks with business and technology strategy. Monitor and communicate emerging security trends. Identify and address security design gaps in application and infrastructure architectures. Assist with vulnerability management, testing, risk analysis, and reporting. Clearly communicate security concepts and strategies to stakeholders.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

Strong expertise in cloud security, preferably within Azure. Experience applying secure design principles in customer-facing SaaS platforms. Deep understanding of application security and secure SDLC across modern stacks (JavaScript/React, C#/.NET, Azure services, containers). Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and mitigation strategies. Experience with modern authentication and authorization protocols (OpenID Connect, OAuth2.0). Hands-on experience with SAST/DAST tools and integration into SDLC. Proficiency in coding or scripting languages (C#, Go, Python).

Experience in:

Azure services, security, and networking Networking protocols. Application Reverse Proxies System Firewalls and security testing tools .NET cryptographic suites PKIs and Certification Authorities

Qualifications & Skills:

Excellent understanding of secure software development standards and lifecycles. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to present complex security concepts in a clear and user-friendly manner. Flexible and willing to work outside core business hours when required.

The base

You'll be based at our Broadlands Business Campus near Horsham in West Sussex. It has high standards and international reputation, without being in the city: a big, countryside campus means life will feel a little different. We support our offices by using cutting edge software and hardware and our spacious campus facilities mean there's a great working environment for the team. With an on-site restaurant, coffee shop and gym, our campus has much to offer. And commuters can relax on our dedicated regular shuttle bus to and from Horsham's main line train station.

About Benchmark Capital

Benchmark is one of the UK's leading financial planning businesses, aiming to help our clients realise aspirations and achieve peace of mind. We do this through our unique business model which provides supports to over 1000 financial planners through our technology led platform across our employed, self-employed and independent segments. The solutions are award-winning, enabled by proprietary technology covering regulatory, platform and investment services, all of which are designed to support advisers at every step of their journey - from starting their career, improving how they run productively and effectively, to accelerating its growth and ultimately thinking about succession planning.



We operate offices across the UK, and have rapid expansion plans, and are highly acquisitive having made over 50 acquisitions over the last few years. We also provide integrated solutions incorporating our own investment, pension, platform, technology and compliance services.



As a financial planning business, we help people realise their aspirations and achieve peace of mind, and therefore ensuring good client outcomes is central to decision making. Our regulatory requirement to achieve positive consumer outcomes and to treat client fairly are embedded within our organisation, and we take responsibility for embracing and promoting our duty of care to all clients, including those who may be more vulnerable than others.



As part of the

Schroders Plc Group

, and the Schroders Wealth Division, Benchmark sits within the UK largest listed asset manager with over 750bn of assets. Benchmark has the benefit of having a focussed business model with clear accountability with the benefits of being part of one of the UK's largest financial services businesses.

We're looking for the best, whoever they are

We know that diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture where all can succeed lead to better decisions and stronger outcomes for the company its clients and its employees. That's why inclusion and diversity are strategic priorities for us. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. You're welcome at Benchmark regardless of your age, disability, gender identity or expression, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. We're building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.