I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Financial Ombudsman Service (London, England) in July 2025
Interview
Submit CV with a cover letter, notified of success interviewing for the role. It was one hour long interview with 2 members of the team. There was an optional visual aid/presentation segment at the start of the interview, then a series of competency based questions, with questions around reason for application and general knowledge of IT Security processes
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time when you handled a security incident
Initial call with HR for a general conversation around your CV.
Second call with hiring manager to discuss the role, your CV and suitability.
Third meeting was an in person interview with competency questions and a presentation on a general topic selected by the hiring manager relating to the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General interview competency questions relevant to the role.