Head of Vendor Management, Cybersecurity @ HSBC Technology Poland

HSBC Technology Poland; Kraków; On-site; PLN 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational bank and financial services company is seeking a Head of Vendor Management in Cybersecurity to oversee technology vendors and ensure effective management throughout their lifecycle. The ideal candidate should possess strong understanding of operational management, financial acumen, and significant vendor management experience. Join us in Kraków for exciting projects and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Monthly remote work subsidy

Employee referral bonus

Free beverages

In-house trainings

Modern office

Workstation reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of technology operational management requirements for banks.
• Experience in managing within a complex matrix environment.
• Proven track record in managing significant vendor management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage all GCIO/Technology vendors effectively through their lifecycle.
• Align technology strategy with business goals to maximize value.
• Synthesize complex information to make data-driven decisions.

Skills

Technology operational management

Financial and commercial awareness

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Vendor management expertise

Job description

Head of Vendor Management, Cybersecurity @ HSBC Technology Poland

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Polska

Some careers shine brighter than others.

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.

Your career opportunity

At HSBC, we are investing heavily across our Technology and Digital domains. Our global technology teams work closely with HSBC’s global businesses to help design and build digital services that allow our millions of customers around the world to bank quickly, simply, and securely.

The GCIO COO function operates as the backbone of the GCIO organisation, taking ownership and accountability for all operational aspects to ensure a seamless running of the GCIO business to exceptionally high standards. Aligned to the overall HSBC business structure, focused on continuous improvement and simplification to support GCIO to a consistent high quality, GCIO COO acts as a key enabler to the firm’s ambition to ‘be the most trusted bank globally, putting customers at the heart of everything we do’.

The Group Chief Information Security Officer is responsible for HSBC’s Cybersecurity, fielding solutions that help defend HSBC against a wide range of threats to the business as well as its customers, clients, partners, and staff. The team works in concert with partner teams across HSBC, to implement novel defensive capabilities that are effective and adaptable against a constantly evolving threat landscape. The Cyber COO functions partners with the capability leads across Cybersecurity, managing a cost base of $500m with ~2,400 FTE.

This role is part of the COO Vendor Management pillar which aims to manage all GCIO/Technology vendors in a consistent and best practice manner. Vendor Management’s goal is to create a consistent and structured approach to managing technology vendors throughout their lifecycle – from selection to renewal or exit – maximising value, addressing risk, and aligning performance with business goals.

What you need to have to succeed in this role

• Strong understanding of Technology operational management requirements for banks and knowledge of the external environment - regulatory, political, competitor and market.
• Ability to translate technology strategy and align and manage accountabilities accordingly.
• Experience of managing within a complex matrix environment.
• Deep financial and commercial awareness.
• Demonstrable experience in managing significant vendor management initiatives, with a track record of driving results in complex, matrixed organisations.
• Ability to manage and mitigate operational risk effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions to drive business outcomes.
• Understanding of the HSBC Group and its strategy, structures and processes.

Requirements: Security Additionally: Training budget, Private healthcare, Flat structure, International projects, Multisport card, Monthly remote work subsidy, Psychological support, Conferences, PPK option, Annual performance based bonus, Integration budget, International environment, Small teams, Employee referral bonus, Mentoring, Workstation reimbursement, Company share purchase plan, Childcare support programme, Bike parking, Playroom, Shower, Canteen, Free coffee, Free beverages, Free parking, In-house trainings, In-house hack days, No dress code, Modern office, Knowledge sharing, Garden, Massage chairs, Kitchen.