Head of Data Classification and Reconnaissance

Job description

Job description

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join Global Service Center (GSC) HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role Head of Data Classification and Reconnaissance

Role Purpose:

The Head of Data Classification and Reconnaissance will lead the bank's efforts to protect sensitive data through a consultancy-led approach, ensuring compliance with both HSBC Data Security controls, global data protection regulations and industry best practices. This role requires a customer-focused mindset, resilience, a strong technical background, and an understanding of risk controls for data security in highly regulated environments.

Main Activities:

·  Build effective technology and process control capability that is continuously re-factoring to meet evolving security and compliance needs.
·  Provide specialist consultancy, working closely with peers and business leads to review, build and implement controls in adlignment with risk-posture, architectural constraints, business strategic direction and industry trends and best practices for new and existing technologies.
·  Investigate and embrace innovation to gain a competitive advantage, thinking differently to achieve the best business outcomes, and thinking ahead to identify and overcome potential issues. 
·  Fully leverage automation and platform integration, where possible, to deliver the best possible end user experience and frictionless data protection.
·  Ensure the bank’s data protection policies and practices priorities address the business needs, with a focus on sensitive data, customer privacy and trust.
·  Interpret and adapt to developments and changes in future business requirement and ensure the appropriate reaction and response.
·  Govern risk responsibly, across all regions and business areas, showing integrity whilst promoting and managing relevant monitoring and reporting requirements

Requirements

·  Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards and methodologies
·  Experience working within local storage, NAS, Cloud, SaaS and emerging cloud use-cases for web/mobile and enterprise companies
·  Strong knowledge of cybersecurity offerings
·  Understanding of IDAM, DSEC and DMOV controls
·  Comprehensive understanding of unstructured data platforms
·  NAS, Windows file systems, SharePoint, OneDrive
·  Expertise and experience in the design and delivery of existing collaboration tooling and the relevant DLP technology solutions
·  MIP, M365 Apps, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams
·  Microsoft, Skyhigh, Symantec, Data Insights, BigID
·  Skills
·  A background in information systems, technology, architecture, design, and service delivery of defense-in-depth capabilities.  
·  Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders.
·  An ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily understood, authoritative and actionable manner.
·  Experience in data protection, cybersecurity, and risk management within the financial services industry.
·  Customer centric consultancy approach.
·  Excellent understanding of data protection controls, regulation, and compliance requirements on a global scale.
·  Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
·  Experienced in owning a capability, technology or platform
·  Experience working in a highly regulated, large multi-national environment.
·  Excellent understanding of data security controls, classification solution and reconnaissance tooling, with a proven track record of providing solutions to enhance the DSEC controls. 

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

At HSBC we offer our colleagues a greater number of leave days so that they can fully enjoy their wedding, take care of the new member of the family, or grieve the loss of a family member. Our paid leave package is at the forefront in Mexico, now you have one more reason to be HSBC and proudly live a culture of well-being, balance and care.

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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***Issued By HSBC Electronic Data Process Mexico Private LTD***