Data Security Manager

About the role

HSBC Saudi Arabia is seeking a Data Security Manager to lead the development, implementation and monitoring of information security policies across its business operations. The role will drive security awareness, manage business continuity risks and ensure data protection within the SMART IT segregation framework.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and enforce information security policies and procedures.
• Lead data security, threat and incident management, business controls, third‑party security and technical security initiatives.
• Provide technical security guidance on infrastructure and application security, and manage access controls.
• Assess and mitigate security risks to keep exposure within HSBC’s risk appetite.
• Support the CISO and CRO in executing the cyber‑security strategy and advise IT teams on security improvements.
• Coordinate with security teams for application security risk assessments and remediation activities.

Required profile

• Hands‑on technical background in information security.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Desire to continuously develop and learn in a fast‑changing environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM are desirable but not mandatory.
• Experience in managing security controls for large financial institutions is preferred.

Required skills

• Infrastructure security
• Application security
• Access management
• Threat and incident management
• Data security
• Third‑party security assessment