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Our GCIO organisation plays a critical role for the bank. This team partners with the businesses to build the platforms, systems, and products that our customers use every day. We keep people’s money and data safe, and are at the forefront of driving innovation for our businesses, customers, and colleagues.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Chief Information Officer, India.
Purpose of the Role
Market CIOs are responsible to regulators, boards, and local executive committees within their region for the comprehensive definition and execution of technology strategies, as well as the management of technology controls and estate resilience. HSBC operates across various jurisdictions with diverse laws and regulations, increasingly requiring local Boards and executive committees to have autonomy over technology controls and delivery. Market CIOs actively partner with businesses in their market, forming robust relationships with senior-level regulators, driving digital transformation and commercialisation, and representing the entity on technology and digital matters to customers and the broader business community.
Principal Responsibilities
Impact on the Business: Ensure the effective implementation of the global technology strategy within their market, facilitating growth, innovation, cost efficiency, and risk management. Ensure applications and services consumed meet market demands and support business growth.
Stakeholder Engagement: Accountable for board, regulator, and market-specific stakeholder engagement, including government and regulatory relationships, supporting regulatory demand remediation, decision-making, and third-party service management.
Innovation and Cost Management: Embed an innovation culture within their market, reinforcing regional and global initiatives. Responsible for technology direct costs, profit and loss, headcount management, and annual planning, providing transparency and activity drivers for executive committee understanding and management of technology costs.
Risk Management: Proactively manage risks, including cyber security, implement controls, and test control effectiveness according to HSBC's risk management framework. Accountable for incidents to local management, executive committees, and regulators.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification: Engineering Graduate or MCA or equivalent qualification from a recognized University / Institution Engineering Graduate or MCA or equivalent qualification from a recognized University / Institution.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT of which 5 years should be at senior management level.
Preferred experience or knowledge with Cloud Service Providers
Experience in a matrix-managed organisation
Extensive managerial experience within IT or related fields, including global function management
Strong relationship-building and communication skills across a wide spectrum of stakeholders
Excellent understanding of the project lifecycle and Group Strategy
Proven ability to manage third-party partners and influence large teams without direct leadership authority
Strong analytical and presentation skills, with an energetic, positive attitude and team player mindset
Additional Information
Mandatory to successfully complete Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions training and post-course assessment, as required.
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Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, India