CISO - CIB Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities (FICC)

HSBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading global banking institution is seeking an experienced CISO for the CIB Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities (FICC) role in London. This pivotal position requires expertise in cybersecurity, governance, and risk management. Responsibilities include executing and refining cybersecurity strategies, collaborating with the IDAM team, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a proactive approach to cybersecurity practices. Competitive pay and benefits, including private healthcare and a contributory pension scheme, are offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Cybersecurity, governance, and risk frameworks (NIST, ISO27001).
• Experience working with control functions (Risk, Audit, IDAM, Production Support).
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders (CIOs, COOs, Risk Officers, Regulators).

Responsibilities

• Execute and continuously improve the cybersecurity strategy.
• Ensure secure access management and effective identity controls.
• Act as the primary contact for cybersecurity risk reporting.

Skills

Strong expertise in Cybersecurity

Governance and risk frameworks (NIST, ISO27001)

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative and proactive

Job description

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.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of CISO - CIB Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities (FICC).

The CISO – CIB Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities (FICC) is responsible for executing and continuously improving a best-in-class cybersecurity capability across the Global Business/Global Infrastructure(s) (GBGIs) and relevant jurisdictions. The role translates complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable guidance for senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring continuous assessment of cybersecurity and information risk in line with the firm’s risk appetite and the evolving cyber-threat landscape. This role works closely with the IDAM (Identity and Access Management) team to ensure secure access controls, seamless collaboration on identity governance, and effective remediation of access-related cybersecurity issues. The CISO – FICC reports into the CIB & Americas/Europe CISO and will manage a team appropriate to the GBGI size, scope, and jurisdictional exposure.

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:

• Execute and continuously improve the cybersecurity strategy for CISO - CIB Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities (FICC)
• Work closely with the IDAM team to ensure secure access management and effective identity controls.
• Act as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity risk reporting to senior leadership, boards, and regulators.
• Ensure robust internal controls, oversight mechanisms, and proactive threat identification.
• Support resolution and remediation of security incidents across the GBGI.
• Drive adoption of cybersecurity best practices, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Lead and develop a high-performance cybersecurity team, fostering learning, collaboration, and engagement.
• Participate in relevant governance committees and industry forums to influence standards and regulatory expectations.

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

• Strong expertise in Cybersecurity, governance, and risk frameworks (NIST, ISO27001).
• Experience working with control functions (Risk, Audit, IDAM, Production Support).
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders (CIOs, COOs, Risk Officers, Regulators).
• Strong governance and issue management skills, with regulatory awareness.
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex risks into clear business language.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to operate independently.

Nice to have: knowledge of FX and Asset Management business models.

This role is based in London

Opening up a world of opportunity

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