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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Head of Identity Management Governance and Administration.

Role Purpose:

As Head of Identity Management Governance and Administration you will provide strategic direction and leadership for our Identity and access management business user access program with an in-depth knowledge of Identity and Access Management technologies, processes and best practices. Responsible for the strategic roadmap related to Joiner, Mover, Leaver, Recertification and Segregation of duties related controls. This is predominantly a global leadership role and the role holder will have responsibility for a diverse team of Control specialists and Engineering specialists along with SME resources to support interaction with partners and driving execution of the strategy.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement policies, procedures and best practices for the Joiner, Mover, Leaver, Recertification and Segregation of duties controls. 
• Evaluate, select and implement Identity and Access Management technologies to meet business requirements and security standards covering the key business user access controls listed above.
• Lead the design, implementation and execution of associated Identity and Access Management projects, including access control, identity proofing, and business user access.
• Lead the management of the day-to-day operations of the systems, ensuring they are running efficiently, effectively and securely.
• Focus on service availability as a key priority reducing potential downtime/incidents of key Identity and Access Management services owned.
• Extensively work with business functions to review and consolidate any federated IAM solutions and onboard them to the global Identity and Access Management solutions in a risk prioritized approach.
• Proactive engagement with business functions to review and agree on remediation plans and facilitate locking in of any funding requirements as part of the annual budget cycle that can then be tracked and reported on.
• Ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR, FISMA, PCI, HIPAA, SOX etc. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, technology teams and vendors. 
• Provide regular reporting and performance metrics to senior management on end to end effectiveness of all controls related to business user access. 
• Develop and lead a high-performance team of security professionals, providing coaching and mentoring to enhance their skills.
• Lead the collaboration with other IT and Business functions including Technology Architecture and Global Cloud Services on behalf of Identity and Access Management.

Impact on Business:

• Ensure business user access is aligned to current risk appetite and emerging business needs are represented and maintained
• Own the communication and visibility of business user access and its value to business stakeholders at a Global Business / Global Function and regional/entity level.

Customers / Stakeholders:

• Ensure the Identity and Access Management strategy aligns with industry trends, regulatory requirements and market expectations to ensure it allows our colleagues to serve their customers in an effective, reliable and safe way.
• Report directly to the Global Head of Identity & Access Management and act as the senior representative in discussions with 1st, 2nd and 3rd lines of defense (internal) and regulator/3rd parties (external) on all matters relating to Business user access strategy, risk reduction, control improvements and efficiency gains as outcomes from the strategy

•        Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
•       CISSP or CISM certification preferred.
• 18+ years of relevant experience in technology management, with a focus on IAM and business user access
• At least five years’ experience in senior leadership role with a track record of success in leading IT teams in Cyber and Identity & Access Management
• In-depth knowledge of IAM technologies, including access control, identity proofing, and business user access controls such as Joiners, Movers, Leavers, Recertification of access and Segregation of duties.
• Experience in driving IAM strategy and Sailpoint implementation
• Should have managed large scale & global IAM projects, including design, implementation and execution. 
• Sound understanding of regulatory requirements and standards such as GDPR, FISMA, PCI, HIPAA, SOX etc. 
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve goals.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop solutions. 
• Experience managing budgets and personnel

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC. 

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.” 

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