Job Description

Job Advert Details Some careers have more impact than others. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. Digital Business Services is a pivotal part of the Group, providing essential operational and technical support to our global businesses and helping improve customer service and efficiency. Digital Business Services combines global expertise and technology to help keep us ahead of the competition. The Head of Cyber job is responsible for operating as part of a global/regional team within Cybersecurity to define and implement an industry-leading Cybersecurity Service that supersedes our constantly changing information security threats. This role is accountable for direct management of a team and/or managing regional relationships. People responsibility: Y Report to: Chief Information Officer (CIO) Principal Responsibilities Protect the Bank. Protecting the bank via proactive Cybersecurity risk reduction actions. Risk vs. Reward Decision Making. Informed and educated risk decision making. Appropriate commercial / financial institution risk vs reward security decisions. Driving sustainable growth. Develop the Cybersecurity awareness, engaging with colleagues across the functions and businesses departments to deliver sustainable Cybersecurity solutions. Leads and facilitates change through effective communication, preparation and implementation. Achieving excellence. Drive business performance, compliance and security. Risk Reduction. Working with key stakeholders (IT and business) to proactive drive the reduction in Cybersecurity risks and to improve the security risk posture of HSBC within the business risk appetite. Awareness. Improving awareness of Cybersecurity risks / threats across IT and the business. Qualifications Requirements Typically educated to degree level, within IT (Cybersecurity specialist). Industry qualifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM) and 10+ year experiences in Cybersecurity. Executive / Managerial role within a Cybersecurity (including operational security experience). Regulatory engagement, experience in dealing with compliance matters, and regulatory liaison. Knowledge of Asia Pacific regulatory requirements (in-depth knowledge of specific country regulatory requirements). Ability to build strong relationships and communicate on complex Cybersecurity issues with a wide spectrum of stakeholders. Understanding of business finance and experience of effective management of budgets and expenditure Comprehensive understanding of banking and security in context of wider industry trends and direction GPAD Covered