Application Guide

How to Apply for Cyber Risk, Standards & Governance Lead

at ICAP Energy AS

🏢 About ICAP Energy AS

ICAP Energy AS is a specialized energy and commodities broker driving sustainable markets through innovative solutions, operating within the TP ICAP group. The company stands out for its focus on sustainable energy markets and commodities brokering, offering a unique opportunity to apply cybersecurity governance in a dynamic, environmentally-conscious sector. Working here means contributing to secure, sustainable energy trading systems that impact global markets.

About This Role

This Cyber Risk, Standards & Governance Lead role involves maintaining TP ICAP's Information Security Policies and Standards while coordinating compliance for certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 within the energy brokering context. You'll execute security risk assessments for IT infrastructure, applications, and third-party vendors specific to energy trading platforms. The role is impactful because it directly protects sensitive energy market data and ensures regulatory compliance in a high-stakes financial environment.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing and updating security policies to align with new energy market regulations, then meeting with trading platform teams to assess vendor security risks. You might spend the afternoon preparing SOC 2 audit documentation and tracking remediation items from previous assessments, while coordinating with risk management colleagues on security control effectiveness metrics.

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🎯 Who ICAP Energy AS Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years experience implementing ISO 27001 and SOC 2 frameworks within financial services or energy/commodities organizations
  • Possesses CISSP or CISA certification with demonstrated ability to conduct vendor risk assessments for energy trading platforms
  • Can articulate experience bridging technical security controls with Enterprise Risk Management frameworks in regulated environments
  • Has written security policies addressing NIST 800-53 controls specifically for financial data systems

📝 Tips for Applying to ICAP Energy AS

1

Quantify your experience with ISO 27001 implementation - mention how many controls you've managed and for what size organization

2

Highlight any energy, commodities, or financial services cybersecurity experience in your resume's first bullet points

3

Reference TP ICAP's sustainability focus by mentioning how you've aligned security programs with business objectives

4

Include specific examples of coordinating SOC 2 audits from preparation through remediation tracking

5

Demonstrate knowledge of OWASP Top 10 as applied to trading platforms or financial applications

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience maintaining security policies within Enterprise Risk Management frameworks for regulated industries', 'Specific examples of coordinating external certifications (SOC 2/ISO 27001) including audit preparation and remediation', 'How your risk assessment experience applies to energy trading IT infrastructure and third-party vendor ecosystems', "Alignment with ICAP Energy's sustainable markets mission through secure operations"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → TP ICAP's 2023 sustainability report and how cybersecurity supports their sustainable markets mission
  • → Recent energy market regulations (UK/EU) that impact information security requirements for commodities brokers
  • → ICAP Energy's specific brokering services and technology platforms mentioned in their public materials
  • → TP ICAP's corporate structure and how the Energy AS division operates within it

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would update TP ICAP's Information Security Policies to address emerging energy market regulations
2 Describe your process for conducting a risk assessment on a new energy trading application vendor
3 How would you ensure CIS Benchmarks are properly implemented across our trading platform infrastructure?
4 What metrics would you track to demonstrate effective risk mitigation within the Enterprise Risk Management framework?
5 How have you previously coordinated between technical teams and business stakeholders during SOC 2 audit preparations?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic cybersecurity experience without financial services or regulated industry context
  • Focusing only on technical controls without demonstrating Enterprise Risk Management integration
  • Failing to mention specific frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53) when describing past security programs

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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