Job description

Our purpose - Opening up a world of opportunity - explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world - for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

The HSBC Cryptography team looks after the encryption technology and key material which protects, validates and assures critical functions and billions of pounds’ worth of transactions across the organization. The purpose of this job is to ensure that the team act according to procedures, standards and best practice at all times when handling

Here is what you can expect:

• Provides observation and independent reporting on cryptography related activities undertaken by the cryptography team. Ensure crypto related inventory controls (key and HSM) are maintained

• Ensures that all activity is undertaken to appropriate standards of behavior and in compliance with the standards set by HSBC and those set by external organizations

• Plan and perform oversight review, perform crypto assessments, review crypto related control process and procedures in accordance to global crypto standards

• Plan and manage attestation of design and operation effectiveness of cryptographic controls

• Contribute to the risk reduction, escalation and reporting. Support the remediation of risk items, develop and implement KCI/KPI metric and reporting

For this role, HSBC targets a fixed pay range between $106,800 and $160,200.

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

Requirements

Employment eligibility to work with HSBC in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

• Background understanding in crypto technologies applicable to financial service, cloud security, data security, internet and cyber security.

• Prefer PCI QSA, CISA/CISM, CISSP, ITIL or relevant college education.

• Working knowledge in Internal Control. Cyber Security, Compliance a plus.

• Working knowledge in collaboration technologies such as Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, MS Team, SharePoint is necessary.

• Prior experiences in development, IT services management and system administration a plus

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming, diverse and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Our global businesses serve around 39 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories. Our customers range from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies, governments and international organizations. We aim to connect them to opportunities and help them to achieve their ambitions.