Head of Protective Security Technology

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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 simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. 

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.

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.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to shape and deliver the future of our Protective Security Technology estate. The role will lead the transformation of how we design, deploy and operate technologies including CCTV, Access Control, PSIM.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced technologist who combines technical curiosity with the ability to inspire, mentor and develop a high performing team. The successful candidate will be required to build trusted partnerships with our business, work closely with our vendors and create an ambitious roadmap that provides a great user experience, whilst being scalable and innovative; critically operating with keeping the bank safe at the core.

In this role you will:

• Define and deliver the Protective Security technology strategy in alignment with our business partners
• Lead the Protective Security Technology team through significant Transformation across all areas
• Oversee the lifecycle of Protective Security systems – from design and procurement to deployment and ongoing operations
• Ensure integration across platforms, moving towards data driven protective security solutions
• Champion innovation in areas such as analytics, AI/ML and cloud-based technologies – whilst maintaining adherence to our regulatory landscape and commitments
• Challenge, and maintain the Protective Security contribution to the Future State Architecture
• Provide outstanding pastoral leadership to a diverse global team. Maintaining a strong culture of trust, inclusion and professional development.
• Partner with external vendors and integrators to manage contracts, integrations, performance and innovation
• Represent the Protective Security Technology function to a senior level within the bank and with external partners

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

• Demonstrable track record of technology leadership within Protective Security environment
• Proven experience delivering Global scale Technology transformation programmes
• Experience defining and delivering a Protective Security technology strategy on a Global scale
• Exceptional people leadership, with a record of mentoring, coaching and team development
• Experience building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and external parties
• Commercial and vendor management, able to drive value and innovation
• Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions, whilst not being afraid to challenge

This role is based in Sheffield and offers hybrid working.

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