Senior Cyber Controls Leader - Cryptography & Risk

HSBC Technology Poland; Kraków; On-site; PLN 237,000 - 356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card

Private medical care

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Home office setup reimbursement

Job summary

HSBC Technology Poland seeks an experienced Cyber risk and controls professional to advise senior management on CRYP controls and related risk management. You will design practical controls, challenge excessive processes, and collaborate with Cyber Security, Technology and Risk teams to strengthen governance.

The role emphasizes independent work, cross-functional influence, and delivering data-driven insights to support regulatory compliance and risk appetite.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of practical experience with Cyber control capabilities, Cryptography & Key Management Security and Digital Identity & Certificate Management.
• At least 5 years of experience in management of operational risk, non-financial risk and/or technology and information security risk.
• Experience across IT, Operations, Risk Management, and/or Audit roles requiring management of diverse risk types is desirable.
• Proven track record of process improvement and delivering as promised.
• Financial Services or other highly regulated industry experience/exposure is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to influence and constructively challenge stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, seeking input and escalating appropriately when needed.
• Ability to present complex issues concisely to senior partners using non-technical language

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor Cyber Security senior management and partner with them to manage Cyber controls, specifically Cryptographic Services (CRYP) control.
• Promote accountable risk and control decision-making based on quality data and analysis, actively constructively challenging inadequate, inefficient or excessive controls, or related tasks and behaviours.
• Provide specialist insights to improve Cyber controls, specifically CRYP controls including Cryptography & Key Management Security and Digital Identity & Certificate Management.
• Advise and design process and controls in a commercially viable, practical and effective manner.
• Identify trends to anticipate future developments in the risk and control environment.
• Influence and help shape the development and implementation of future-fit risk management and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide Senior Management with updates on any relevant changes to policy or projects related to operational risk that have an impact on their area of responsibility.
• Build strong relationships across Cyber Security, Technology and Risk and Control functions to deliver pragmatic, well-governed outcomes.

Skills

Cryptography

Security

Audit

Communication skills

Job description

HSBC Technology Poland seeks an experienced Cyber risk and controls professional to advise senior management on CRYP controls and related risk management. You will design practical controls, challenge excessive processes, and collaborate with Cyber Security, Technology and Risk teams to strengthen governance.

The role emphasizes independent work, cross-functional influence, and delivering data-driven insights to support regulatory compliance and risk appetite.