freetrade - Security Engineer Intern

London, United Kingdom£8.6/hour1mo ago

In Office Intern EMEA Fintech Security Engineer Intern Documentation Python Reporting

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of offensive security, pentesting, or bug bounty practices. • Comfortable writing scripts or code in any language, Python preferred. • Solid understanding of core security concepts and principles. • Any hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment tools or CTFs is a plus. • Open to feedback and acts on it quickly. • Fast learner who is comfortable with ambiguity and can ramp up independently. • Clear and concise communicator, written and verbal. • Reliable, organised, and takes ownership of their time and commitments. • Collaborative and comfortable working across teams. • Programme Structure • Duration: 10 weeks • Onboarding: Weeks 1 to 2, structured ramp plan with a pre-defined task list so you hit the ground running. • Split: 50% operational security work, 50% dedicated project to improve security at Freetrade. • Support and Management • Direct reporting line to the Security function lead. • Daily check-ins with your intern manager. • Weekly skip-level with the Director of SPI for feedback, alignment, and visibility. • All work will be well-scoped and documented before you start, no vague briefs.

Responsibilities

• Work on live security challenges in a highly regulated fintech environment. • Learn from an experienced security team with deep expertise across offensive security, privacy, and infrastructure. • Build a portfolio of tangible, real-world security work to accelerate your career. • A genuine pathway to a full-time role as part of Freetrade's 2027 headcount plan for high performers. • Please note, applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application and legally eligible to work in the relevant location.