Head of Vendor Management (Cybersecurity)

Our requirements

• Proven track record of executive leadership in technology management roles within the financial services industry, preferably within multinational banks.
• Strong understanding of Technology operational management requirements for banks and knowledge of the external environment - regulatory, political, competitor and market. Ability to translate technology strategy and align and manage accountabilities accordingly.
• Experience of managing within a complex matrix environment.
• Deep financial and commercial awareness. Demonstrable experience in managing significant financial and resource plans, organizational transformation, and project portfolio management, with a track record of driving results in complex, matrixed organisations.
• Ability to manage and mitigate operational risk effectively.
• Maintains expert knowledge of stakeholder requirements, competitor activities and market trends to influence future direction. Develops and maintains long term relationships with highly critical stakeholders internally and externally.
• Proven team leadership including building, developing and empowering a high performing team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions to drive business outcomes.
• Understanding of the HSBC Group and its strategy, structures and processes. Knowledge of the external environment - regulatory, political, competitor and market.

Your responsibilities

• Deal Initiation: Ensure alignment of key parties to agree objectives and support the development of the Tech/Business strategy to deliver. Ensure both a vertical and horizontal view is considered through value streams and co-design structures so that services are not duplicated and that there is a cohesive strategy around our service providers and tooling – this will need to happen for not only new deals but also with the current landscape of providers. Provide 3rd party requirements to procurement. Analyse options and support the development of Business Cases. Review, plan and prioritise funding options across RTB, CTB, and other portfolios (e.g. LTO).
• Negotiation & contracting: P&L development and business case updates. Confirm financial, workforce and recharging model. Support Procurement with commercial negotiation, assessment, and deal structuring.
• Approvals & Execution: Confirm contract meets requirements, including funding and P&L impact. Ensure pre-contract Third Party Engagement Management (TPEM) tasks are complete. Manage Third Party Spend (TPS) approval process. Support approval briefings, incl. COO, Finance and Tech. Update forecasts and manage budget/funding and workforce requirements. Submit and/or manage Purchase Orders.
• Post Execution: Validate benefit claims. Manage financial, workforce and recharging requirements (including forecasting, invoicing, global contract distribution and balance sheet). Refresh objectives and strategy review at agreed date – with sufficient time prior to the next negotiation period so that we can lock in on any new or changed requirements or needs. Oversight of TPEM tasks completion, vendor performance, and all associated risk management.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Active and engaged member of the Cybersecurity Ops Director leadership team. Active and engaged member of the GCIO Vendor Management Pillar working group. Chair Cybersecurity Vendor Management Meetings. Lead and manage the Cybersecurity Vendor Management team.

About the project

What we offer

• Additional bonuses for recognition awards
• Multisport card
• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN)
• Cafeteria platform
• Employee assistance program
• Additional contributions to PPK scheme
• Corporate parties & events
• CSR initiatives
• Nursery discounts
• Financial support with trainings and education
• Social fund
• Flexible working hours
• Free parking

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance
• remote work opportunities
• flexible working time
• integration events
• corporate sports team
• retirement pension plan
• corporate library
• no dress code
• coffee / tea
• parking space for employees
• leisure zone
• extra social benefits
• employee referral program
• opportunity to obtain permits and licenses
• charity initiatives
• family picnics
• extra leave
• In-office gym

Recruitment stages

• 1.
  Online assessment
• 2.
  Phone interview
• 3.
  Job interview
• 4.
  Welcome to HSBC!

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