CISO - CIB Equities and Securities Financing

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.


We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of CISO - CIB Equities and Securities Financing (7568) and 0000LNG1.

Role Purpose:
The CISO – CIB Equities and Securities Financing is responsible for leading and continuously enhancing a best-in-class cybersecurity capability across assigned Global Businesses/Global Infrastructures (GBGIs) and applicable jurisdictions. This role ensures the effective translation of technical cybersecurity concepts into actionable strategies, manages risk within the firm’s risk appetite, and drives a security-first culture across the business. The CISO also represents the GBGI to senior executives, regulators, and governance forums.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will 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 will:

• Define and execute cybersecurity strategy for assigned GBGIs in alignment with global standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, diverse cybersecurity team.
• Act as primary point of contact for cybersecurity risk reporting to Boards, Committees, and regulators.
• Implement and maintain best-practice cybersecurity controls, governance frameworks, and standards.
• Oversee incident response, risk mitigation, and remediation efforts.
• Engage senior executives (CEOs, COOs, CIOs) to embed cybersecurity-first practices aligned with business risk appetite.
• Represent GBGI in industry forums to influence best practices and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous assessment and improvement of cybersecurity posture across all operations.
 
 To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Deep knowledge of controls, threat management, incident response, and frameworks (e.g., NIST).
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience delivering global cybersecurity programs in complex organizations.
• Strong experience to translate technical risk into actionable business insights.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cyber and information risks experience
• Experience to implement and embed governance and operational controls effectively.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulations and market operations.


This role is based in Sheffield, Grosvenor House, Hybrid.

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. 

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