Global Cryptography Operations Lead

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We’re currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Global Cryptography Operations Lead.

You’ll be making banking more secure by managing the global cryptography operations teams worldwide, ensuring consistency and high-quality management of the organisation’s most important cryptographic assets.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you’ll:

• Define and deliver vision, strategy, and roadmap for keys and hardware security modules management, alongside capability teams 
• Work with business and technology owners to agree scope and priorities
• Ensure that best practices for cryptography operations globally are followed 
• Ensure the speed of delivery and quality of work for the team and report issues appropriately and promptly
• Set clear objectives and lead performance management for the global team
• Act as a point of escalation for complex cryptography operations problems and/or incidents 
• Liaise with multiple vendors to achieve high quality delivery 

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Hands-on experience of managing keys and hardware security modules management (on and off premises) and/or secure cryptography room management
• Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards, and methodologies, including but not limited to: NIST standards, FIPS, PCI DSS
• Proven track record of working with technical, Cybersecurity, and/or operations teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple international stakeholders
• Excellent understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws
• A background in information systems, technology, architecture, design, and service delivery of defence-in-depth capabilities  
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing global teams and leading large, complex programmes
• An ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily understood, authoritative, and actionable manner

Opening up a world of opportunity.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re 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.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500