Global Head of Cryptographic Services

Shape the Future of Secure Banking at HSBC as our Global Head of Cryptography

Are you ready to lead the charge in safeguarding one of the worlds largest international banks

HSBC is seeking a visionary Head of Cryptography to drive our global strategy turbo-charge innovation and keep millions of customers data secure. If youre a cybersecurity leader with a passion for cryptography and a knack for inspiring high-performing teams this is your opportunity to make a global impact.

Youll lead a high-performing diverse team of experts fostering a culture of empowerment experimentation and continuous learning. Your work will span the full spectrum of cryptographic services - from modernising our estate and embracing the post-quantum future to building partnerships with industry leaders and ensuring robust regulatory compliance.

What Youll Do:

• Set the Strategy: Define and evolve HSBCs global cryptography strategy ensuring we stay ahead of emerging threats and regulatory requirements including the post-quantum future.
• Deliver Results: Own the investment roadmap and oversee the delivery of cryptography initiatives across the bank balancing risk reduction operational needs and strategic priorities.
• Drive Innovation: Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement introducing cutting-edge technologies and services to manage cyber risk.
• Build Partnerships: Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external technology providers to implement best-in-class cryptographic solutions.
• Lead Operations: Operate and mature a centralised cryptographic operations service and provide expert consulting to the business.
• Ensure Oversight: Maintain end-to-end visibility and robust management of cryptography across the organisation leveraging automation and analytics.
• Champion Talent: Lead inspire and develop a global team of cryptography experts cultivating a culture of empowerment and learning.

What Youll Bring:

• Deep Technical Background:
• Expert knowledge of Cryptography including PKI key management algorithms protocols and attacks.
• Robust understanding of common industry cybersecurity frameworks standards and methodologies including PCI DSS FFIEC guidelines CIS and NIST standards.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve complex problems often with risk-risk trade-offs.
• The right blend of technical seniority and delivery.
• Proven experience in technology leadership roles running high-performing technology teams delivering in large scale multi-national and technologically diverse environments.

• Leadership & Mindset:
• Ability to learn and experiment with new approaches in challenging contexts.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with experience influencing senior leaders.
• Experience managing developing and retaining high-performing individuals across geographies.
• Ability to collaborate across industry academia and government to solve complex problems.

• Risk & Controls:
• Knowledge and exposure to Risk and Control Management frameworks preferably from a multi-market institution.
• Ability to articulate technical threats scenarios controls and risks to both technical and business stakeholders.

• Interpersonal Skills:
• Influential credible and persuasive.
• An inquisitive approach always seeking how to achive goals in a smarter and more effective way

Can you help define the future of Cryptography at HSBC

At HSBC youll be at the forefront of protecting the digital backbone of one of the worlds largest and most innovative banks. As Head of Cryptography youll have the autonomy and influence to shape our global security strategy drive the adoption of cutting-edge cryptographic technologies and directly impact the safety of millions of customers and the integrity of global financial markets.

Were committed to your professional growth offering tailored development opportunities flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package. Youll collaborate with talented colleagues across technology business and cybersecurity solving meaningful problems that matter on a global scale.

If youre ready to take responsibility drive innovation and leave a lasting legacy in the world of secure banking we want to hear from you.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC were dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender ethnicity disability religion sexual orientation or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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