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IT Security Vice President

9 Jul 2026

London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Security – Technical Delivery Manager VP

We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager who will be responsible for all aspects of the Information Security technical delivery activities. 

This includes, but is not limited to, driving the end-to-end technical delivery of Information Security projects and budget, resource, schedule, risks and issues management.  The role involves defining deliver plans, ensuring consistent governance and reporting, , managing stakeholders, and providing clear, timely insight into technical delivery status, risks, issues and milestones and escalating to management as appropriate. 

Due to the nature of work, the role requires an ability to manage against tight time pressures on all domains of Information Security and  constant communication with external and intra-group outsourcing partners across different geographical locations, in particular SMBC New York, JRI America, and Tralee.

Business Area

Position Description

  • This is a key role to support the Security Change Programme Manager in the ITSD Security and Operations Team in all aspect of technical delivery management activities.
  • Must have effective and positive relationships with both business users across EMEA as well within IT globally in driving the Security Change Programme.
  • The role will lead the end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale information security projects, ensuring CapEx investments are delivered to plan with clear alignment to approved budgets, timelines, and defined business outcomes.
  • Operating with minimal supervision, the Technical Delivery Manager holds primary ownership for executing delivery plans, proactively managing technical risks, issues, and dependencies to protect delivery milestones and investment value.
  • The role is responsible for robust financial and progress reporting
  • By understanding key information security and business drivers, the incumbent ensures quality of delivery, governance compliance, and successful realisation of delivery plans.
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Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Education & Qualifications:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent working experience.
  • PMI, Prince2 or similar certification in project management or equivalent working experience

 

Knowledge & Experience:

  • Good knowledge and experience of Cyber Security principles.
  • Experience of delivering cyber security projects in a regulated corporate environment, preferably Financial Services.
  • Demonstrable expertise in a project management role.
  • Experience in working with a complex matrix of business SMEs & IT teams.
  • Good Knowledge of the MS-Office suite including MS Project experience.
  • Well organised and structured in work output.
  • Experience of working at a senior level in a customer facing role.
  • Strong track record of implementing tools or systems, ideally GRC platforms
  • Experience across Technology Risk, Cyber Security or Information Security
  • Exposure to TPRM and IAM initiatives
  • Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks
  • Experience of CyberArk and Blue Voyant advantageous
  • Basic level understanding of Payments and Compliance business areas.

 

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular service orientation, organisational awareness and people empathy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  •  Ability to analyse and describe a 'problem' simply and clearly.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technology concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  •  Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a disciplined approach to planning, documentation, and follow-through. 

 

Competencies

Customer Focus
Driving Change
Driving Results
Embraces Diversity
Enterprise Leadership
Judgement and Decision Making
Risk Management
Strategic and Visionary
Trust and Integrity

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

  • Hybrid and flexible working 
  • Competitive paid leave days
  • Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
  • Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
  • Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
  • Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!

About SMBC

A trusted partner for the long term
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.
Find out more about what we do and who we are at https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers
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