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HSBC is of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 58 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 realize their ambitions.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of
We are seeking a modern, visionary, pragmatic, and collaborative
to transform our global AppSec function. Operating across multiple geographies, your mandate is to secure a vast, hybrid technology estate—ranging from core on-premises systems to modern cloud-native platforms—while actively tackling enterprise tech debt.
In this highly influential matrixed leadership role, you will bridge the gap between engineering velocity and rigorous financial-grade security. Success requires seamless cross-functional orchestration across Cyber, CTO (Chief Technology Officer), CIO (Chief Information Officers in Global Businesses), and the CRO (Chief Risk Officer) organizations to embed security into the DNA of our software delivery lifecycle (SDLC).
Cross-Functional Orchestration: Act as the central nexus between Cyber (threat intelligence and architecture), CTO/CIO (engineering, platform, and infrastructure delivery), and CRO (regulatory compliance and operational risk).
Influence Without Authority: Navigate a complex matrixed organizational structure to align competing priorities, secure executive buy-in, and drive accountability across global engineering teams.
Developer Advocacy: Build a culture of "security champions" by fostering trust, providing continuous feedback loops, and delivering actionable, developer-friendly remediation guidance.
Think Enterprise: Thinks and builds for the enterprise. Anticipates interlocks and connects across functions within Cyber and in larger Tech organization and works to bridge and collaborate for impact.
HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.
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*Issued By HSBC Software Development (India) Limited
visionary, pragmatic, and collaborative
to transform our global AppSec function. Operating across multiple geographies, your mandate is to secure a vast, hybrid technology estate—ranging from core on-premises systems to modern cloud-native platforms—while actively tackling enterprise tech debt.
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