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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Consultant Specialist.

Business: CTO Data Technology

Principal responsibilities

SME and Advisory Role:

• Serve as the primary control advisory for the CTO Data Technology organization, ensuring alignment with enterprise control expectations.
• Represent CTO Represent CTO Data Technology in Control Owner forums to understand evolving control requirements and ensure consistent communication with ITSOs.

Control Implementation Support:

• Educate and guide ITSOs in implementing relevant technology controls.
• Partner with control owners and technology teams to ensure consistent interpretation and application of control standards.

Tracking & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive tracking of Key Control Indicators (KCIs).

Control Coordination & Support:

• Assist ITSOs in understanding and applying required technology controls.
• Participate in control owner forums and document key control expectations.

Remediation Tracking:

• Work with ITSOs to capture and update remediation plans for control gaps.
• Track progress of remediation actions and escalate delays or risks as needed.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain up-to-date records of KCI breaches, and control deficiencies.
• Assist in preparing regular dashboards and reports to highlight the risk/control status across CTO DT verticals.

Solutioning & Risk Mitigation:

• Liaise with Control SMEs to align on expectations and tooling.
• Support the Senior Lead in identifying opportunities for automation or process improvements.
• Collaborate with control SMEs to recommend or build control solutions where standard tools or processes are lacking.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of control frameworks and tooling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Solid experience in IT Risk Management, Controls, Audit Support, or Technology Compliance roles.
• Familiarity with control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and risk management principles.
• Experience working with audits or control assurance activities is an advantage.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Basic understanding of GRC tools or platforms.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn from senior team members and grow into a broader advisory role.
• Preferred Certifications (optional): ITIL Foundation.
• CISA (in progress or interest in pursuing).
• CRISC or other relevant certifications.

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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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