Associate Director, Cybersecurity

HSBC; Hyderabad City Taluka; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm located in Pakistan is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Cybersecurity. The successful candidate will manage a team, handle regulatory and risk management, and provide strategic input to influence cybersecurity strategies in alignment with business goals. Strong technical knowledge and stakeholder management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a cybersecurity team.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Capable of providing strategic input to align business goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of circa 8 direct reports.
• Build key relationships with cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with IT/Information Security policies.
• Influence cybersecurity strategies with business goals.
• Handle complex problems using technical knowledge.

Skills

Team management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Strategic planning

Technical expertise in cybersecurity

Job description

Some careers shine brighter than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfill 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 organizations 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 fulfill their hopes and realize their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director, Cybersecurity.

In this role, you will:

1. Manage a small team of circa 8 direct reports (Budget & People).
2. Build key relationships: with other Cybersecurity Lines of Defence, ITID, DAO and Architecture, peers across regions, other GB/GF and Security Function heads, audit, regulators, key government agencies, security forums, and external vendors, acting as a subject matter expert.
3. Handle Regulatory & Risk Management: Work closely with Cybersecurity functions and peers to deliver sustainable results, build relationships with stakeholders to understand and monitor the IT/Information Security risk profile, ensure compliance with policies and standards, and address regional or country-specific requirements.
4. Provide Strategic Input: Influence and align cybersecurity strategies with business goals, using extensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems and propose solutions for ongoing improvements.
5. Leverage Technology: Possess exceptional knowledge of the technical environment, influence technology choices, and make forward-thinking decisions aligned with strategy and appropriate tooling.