Third Party Cyber QA Assessor

HSBC; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading financial services organization located in Mexico City seeks a Third Party Cyber QA Assessor responsible for ensuring operations meet Business-As-Usual standards. The role demands thorough assessment of operational activities, collaboration with teams to rectify issues, and preparation of detailed reports. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Experience in quality assurance is preferred, along with an understanding of cybersecurity principles.

Servicios

Generous leave days

Opportunity for professional development

Inclusive work culture

Formación

• Experience in quality assurance, auditing, or similar role.
• Proficiency in interpreting data and identifying trends.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct thorough assessments to ensure compliance with BAU standards.
• Document misalignments or deviations from established procedures.
• Provide detailed reports and suggest improvements.

Conocimientos

Strong analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Cybersecurity principles understanding

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Herramientas

Certifications like CISSP/CCSP/CISA/CISM

Descripción del empleo

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join Global Service Center (GSC) HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. 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 Third Party Cyber QA Assessor

Role Purpose

Cybersecurity is responsible for enabling businesses and functions to manage their information, technology and cybersecurity risks by ensuring these are well-understood, and that controls used to manage such events are defined, assessed and implemented appropriately. Cybersecurity predominantly deliver this via objective, independent, professional and specialized subject matter experts. The role forms part of the 1LoD in relation to the risk management framework.

The Cybersecurity Assessment and Testing (CSAT) function, part of Cybersecurity, is accountable for Vulnerability Management, Secure Development (inc. DevSecOps), Threat and Controls Assessment (inc. threat modelling) and Third-Party Security Assessment. The function drives the identification, capture, assessment, testing/verification and ultimately the remediation of security defects, gaps and vulnerabilities across HSBC’s estate in concert with business and technology teams – on-premise, within the Cloud and for those resulting from 3rd party engagements.

In today’s interconnected world, third-party engagements are essential for business growth and innovation. However, they also introduce unique cybersecurity risks that must be meticulously managed. This is where the QA Assessor plays a pivotal role within the Third‑Party Security Assessment (TPSA) function.

Main Activities

The QA Assessor is responsible for ensuring that all operations align with established Business‑As‑Usual (BAU) standards. This role requires a keen eye for detail to identify any discrepancies or misalignments in operational processes.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Conduct thorough assessments of operational activities to ensure compliance with BAU standards.
• Identify and document any misalignments or deviations from established procedures.
• Collaborate with operational teams to address and rectify identified issues.
• Provide detailed reports on assessment findings and suggest improvements.
• Monitor and report on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure targets are met consistently.
• Identify and summarise trends in operational data, providing insights to enable further deep dives into specific areas.
• Taking feedback from the wider team and continuously enhance the existing QA process and tooling.
• Support the Head of QA in delivering training sessions and sharing lessons learned to enhance the overall delivery outcome.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Quality Management, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in quality assurance, auditing, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles to make independent judgements on the appropriateness of assessment outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends.
• A keen eye for detail to spot discrepancies and ensure compliance with standards.
• Experience in quality assurance or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to develop solutions for identified issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Six Sigma, or cybersecurity certifications like CISSP/CCSP/CISA/CISM can be advantageous.

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

At HSBC we offer our colleagues a greater number of leave days so that they can fully enjoy their wedding, take care of the new member of the family, or grieve the loss of a family member. Our paid leave package is at the forefront in Mexico, now you have one more reason to be HSBC and proudly live a culture of well‑being, balance, and care.

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, colour, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.

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