HSBC Group

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.

We are seeking a visionary technology leader who embodies our values of ownership, transparency, and collaborative excellence. Reporting to the Americas CIO, this role is crucial in shaping the digital future of our banking services while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation and collaborates closely with the US CIO and CTO to drive technological innovation and operational excellence.

As our US IWPB Chief Information Officer you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for a 75+ member technology organization across US and Mexico
• Drive digital transformation while maintaining strict operational excellence (99.98% availability)
• Manage $12.1M+ annual technology budget with focus on ROI and cost optimization
• Lead cloud transformation strategy and application modernization initiatives
• Ensure robust risk management, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance
• Foster innovation while maintaining strong controls and governance
• Build and maintain C-level relationships across business units
• Drive talent development and high-performance culture
• Oversee critical vendor relationships and third-party partnerships
• Foster a culture of clear, timely, and transparent communication across all levels
• Exercise autonomous decision-making while maintaining collaborative alignment
• Actively contribute to and enhance our teamwork-oriented culture not only in the US, but across countries

Our culture:

• Autonomous working environment that values initiative
• Culture of transparency and collaboration
• Opportunity to shape organizational culture
• Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Comprehensive executive benefits
• Leadership development opportunities
• Global exposure and networking
• Opportunity to shape the future of banking technology
• Empowering leaders to make decisions and own outcomes
• Fostering open and transparent communication
• Celebrating collaborative achievements
• Encouraging innovative thinking
• Supporting work-life integration
• Promoting diversity of thought and inclusive leadership
• Recognizing and rewarding excellence in execution

For this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $194,800 and $292,100.

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.

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:

• 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in financial services
• Proven track record managing complex banking applications in retail, wealth, or private banking
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing large, distributed teams across multiple countries
• Track record of successful project delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints
• Excellence in stakeholder management and executive communication
• Technical excellence in modern architecture patterns and cloud-native technologies
• Ability to build and maintain high-trust relationships, Agile and DevSecOps methodologies, core banking systems and integration patterns, and AI/ML implementation in banking
• Strong knowledge of payment systems and banking protocols
• Results-oriented mindset with full accountability
• Change management expertise
• Experience with wealth management platforms and private banking technology is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred), engineering formation is preferred.
• Bilingual capabilities English/Spanish is preferred

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

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 age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.