VP, Information Security

The Cybersecurity Governance, Regulatory & Control Management job is responsible for delivering governance, audit, compliance and regulatory requirements; management of key board and committee MI / reporting; and management of all Cybersecurity standards.

This role will carry out some or all of the following activities:
• Collaborate with the Regional and Country representatives of Technology plus other peer managers to implement the team’s goals within entity policy, expense and regulatory constraints.
• Support peers and senior management within the Cybersecurity function to define and implement an industry leading Cybersecurity Service that supersedes our constantly changing information security threats.
• Ensure adherence to the three lines of defence organisational model with clear lines of responsibility, accountability and segregation of duties
• Ensure compliance with internal audit and external regulators that any organisational changes are fit for purpose and meet their expectations
• Support Senior Managers in the delivery of a Cybersecurity strategy for a team to secure the bank’s technology from the inside out, whilst maintaining, protecting and enhancing HSBC’s values, reputation and stakeholder value
• Contribute to the overall definition of responsibilities and accountabilities of Cybersecurity within HSBC and build a team which supports the Cybersecurity model and defined strategy
• Support Senior Managers to implement an effective engagement model across GB/GF/Regions with their respective teams
• Embeds best practice management and supports implementation of transformational change
• Management responsibility for a small team, providing clear direction, setting performance targets of direct reports and contributes to employees’ professional development
• Contributes to building plans and budgets which identify value and cost reduction opportunities
• Lead the Information Security Governance& Compliance agenda and oversee effectiveness of controls to ensure compliance with HSBC Information Security policies and standards in the country.
• Lead the development and management/maintenance of Cybersecurity owned standards, working with the Security Services teams, and providing oversight and guidance of compliance across the Group
• Drive close coordination with the ISR SLoD Functions so that risk management processes remain fully aligned to the rest of the organisation.

Mandatory Qualifications, Certifications & Experience
• Education: Graduate/Post-Graduate in Computer Science / IT / Engineering.
• Mandatory Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) – any one as per industry best practices and SEBI CSCRF guidelines.
• Experience: Minimum 12+ years in IT operations, information security, or technology risk roles, with at least 5 years in senior positions within the financial services sector
• Domain Knowledge: Proven track record in building and operating security operations centers, running VAPT programs, incident management, compliance reporting to regulators, and vendor governance for technology platforms

Preferred Skills & Competencies
• Deep, expert-level knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, security infrastructure, and tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection)
• Expert-level knowledge of network architecture, security operations, incident response, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSCRF, ISO 27001, NIST)
• Strong written report drafting and board presentation skills for cybersecurity governance
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to interface with vendors, business teams, regulators, and senior management
• Experience in a managed service or vendor-heavy IT environment is highly desirable
• Understanding of trading platforms, OMS/RMS architecture, and broking technology is a strong advantage

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

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