3 Month Cyber security Internship - Fintech

Caxton Ltd is a Fin-tech company that provides online platform and currency cards for its customers to do all forms of international and domestic payment transactions. We are offering an cybersecurity within cloud infrastructure internship position for a student or recent a graduate studying towards an Information Technology /Information security degree.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a busy, dynamic and expert team in a fast growing company.

You will work and learn from our dynamic Infrastructure team and help contribute to the Caxton cybersecurity culture and robustness of our systems and processes. You will work closely with the IT and Infrastructure team to support security protocols, optimise cloud infrastructure, and conduct regular vulnerability assessments.

The internship will be unpaid but a contribution will be made towards expenses for three months. It may lead onto a full time role or a paid extension for a fixed term period. You will be mentored by a senior executive who will work with you to enable you to get a wide variety of experience and knowledge over the three months and work on meaningful and business critical projects. We are interested in meeting students or recent a graduate studying towards an Information Technology /Information security degree.

The candidate will also have the advantage of working in a City of London office and get to participate in regular social events.

We are Caxton Payments and we are shaping the future of payments by making moving money a pleasure. We are a Fintech with world class technology blended with 5* customer service. Our people are at the heart of what we do. You will join and learn from a team which engages with all members of staff including the directors and CEO thanks to our open plan office and our hybrid working collaboration.

Caxton was born in 2002, an ambitious start-up with one mission: to make payments simple and transparent. We wanted to make it easier, smarter and cheaper for people to send and spend money across the globe and we've stayed true to our word. With millions of pounds' worth of safe and secure trades, CXTN, our world-class platform and team helps hundreds of thousands of clients save millions of pounds every year and make their lives easier.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day security and infrastucture tasks
• Assist with interactions between the infrastructure tean and other departments when needed

Requirements

• Ideally you are a student or recent graduate in a relevant field of study
• Must have a keen interest in financial services and technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• A proactive and flexible approach to work and a willingness to learn new skills.

Benefits

• Best in class IT equipment and full support
• Great private working space within the Beyond at Aldgate Tower Shared Office with free coffee, Barista and beer on tap
• Preferential FX rates for friends and family
• + more via ‘Perks at Work"

Office Culture & Environment

• Open plan office based in the City of London. Professional and informal culture. Flat hierarchy means direct and regular communication with Directors and the CEO is encouraged
• Hybrid working between Home and Office standard
• A friendly environment with regular social and inspirational events.