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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

HSBC·Posted 1 week ago

Location

All India

Experience

12–16 years

Required Skills

Information SecurityRisk ManagementCISMCISSPCISACyber SecurityIdentityAccess ManagementApplication SecurityRed TeamingChange ManagementSecurity ControlsData Leakage PreventionCyber Incidents ManagementCyber Hygiene3rd Party Vendor ManagementBusiness Process ExperienceIT SystemsCloud Technologies

About the Role

As a part of the First Line Risk function at HSBC, your role will involve supporting, advising, and overseeing the Asset management business in India to help achieve business objectives, meet fiduciary duties to clients, and comply with regulatory norms while maintaining system and data security. Your responsibilities will include:

  • • Responding to cyber incidents in a timely manner

  • • Establishing appropriate standards and controls as per the cybersecurity and cyber resilience policy approved by the Board

  • • Identifying information security goals and objectives consistent with business needs

  • • Implementing new controls mandated by SEBI, such as modifications in the cyber security framework, implementation of new security guidelines, ISO 27001 certification, Cyber capability index, and cyber security table-top exercises

  • • Conducting red teaming/blue teaming exercises and technology/security committee meetings

  • • Liaising with internal and external auditors for information security matters

    • The qualifications required for this role are as follows:

  • • Strong local regulatory experience on SEBI

  • • Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Security, or equivalent experience

  • • Holder of information security and risk management certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CISA preferred

  • • At least 12 years of proven IT and CIS experience in areas including data leakage prevention, cyber security, identity and access management, application security, red teaming, and cyber incidents management

  • • Hands-on experience with India local regulators including RBI, SEBI, BSE, NSE, Cert-In, NSDL, etc.

  • • Successful leadership of Cyber or IT Security projects and experience in dealing with complex projects

  • • Change management and business process experience

  • • Ability to adapt to a fast-moving IT landscape and keep pace with emerging technologies

    • Joining HSBC means unlocking new opportunities and experiencing a workplace culture that values continuous professional development, flexible working, and growth within an inclusive and diverse environment. HSBC is committed to fostering an environment where all employees are valued, respected, and have their opinions count. Personal data relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with the Bank's Privacy Statement. As a part of the First Line Risk function at HSBC, your role will involve supporting, advising, and overseeing the Asset management business in India to help achieve business objectives, meet fiduciary duties to clients, and comply with regulatory norms while maintaining system and data security. Your responsibilities will include:

  • • Responding to cyber incidents in a timely manner

  • • Establishing appropriate standards and controls as per the cybersecurity and cyber resilience policy approved by the Board

  • • Identifying information security goals and objectives consistent with business needs

  • • Implementing new controls mandated by SEBI, such as modifications in the cyber security framework, implementation of new security guidelines, ISO 27001 certification, Cyber capability index, and cyber security table-top exercises

  • • Conducting red teaming/blue teaming exercises and technology/security committee meetings

  • • Liaising with internal and external auditors for information security matters

    • The qualifications required for this role are as follows:

  • • Strong local regulatory experience on SEBI

  • • Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Security, or equivalent experience

  • • Holder of information security and risk management certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CISA preferred

  • • At least 12 years of proven IT and CIS experience in areas including data leakage prevention, cyber security, identity and access management, application security, red teaming, and cyber incidents management

  • • Hands-on experience with India local regulators including RBI, SEBI, BSE, NSE, Cert-In, NSDL, etc.

  • • Successful leadership of Cyber or IT Security projects and experience in dealing with complex projects

  • • Change management and business process experience

  • • Ability to adapt to a fast-moving IT landscape and keep pace with emerging technologies

    • Joining HSBC means unlocking new opportunities and experiencing a workplace culture that values continuous professional development, flexible working, and growth within an inclusive and diverse environment. HSBC is committed to fostering an environment where all employees are valued, respected, and have their opinions count. Personal data relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with the Bank's Privacy Statement.

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