Domain Head - Cryptography

Head of Cryptography

We are seeking a Director of Cryptography to lead the design, implementation, and governance of our organisations cryptographic systems and standards. This role is responsible for defining cryptographic architecture, ensuring compliance with global security regulations, driving strategy and guiding research and innovation across the discipline.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in modern cryptographic methods with strong leadership capabilities, risk management experience, and a forward-looking perspective on emerging security threats.

• Define and execute the organisation’s cryptographic strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of cryptography engineers
• Establish cryptographic governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Provide executive-level guidance on cryptographic risk and mitigation strategies.

• Define and execute the organisation’s cryptographic strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of cryptography engineers
• Establish cryptographic governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Provide executive-level guidance on cryptographic risk and mitigation strategies.

• Design and oversee implementation of cryptographic protocols and systems (HSM, key management, PKI).
• Ensure key lifecycle management, including generation, distribution, rotation, storage, and revocation.
• Evaluate and select cryptographic security tooling.

• Ensure compliance with global regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, FIPS, ISO 27001, NIST)
• Conduct cryptographic risk assessments and threat modelling.
• Oversee audits and coordinate with regulatory bodies.

• Stay current with advancements in post-quantum cryptography and emerging threats.
• Lead internal research initiatives and collaborate with academic or industry partners.
• Drive adoption of quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms and zero-trust architectures.

• Strategic thinker with strong executive presence.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Effective communicator able to translate complex cryptographic concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• High integrity with a strong ethical foundation
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-security environments

• Symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Digital signatures and certificate management
• Key management systems
• Cryptographic protocols (TLS, SSH)
• Experience with hardware security modules (HSMs)
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building experience.
• Experience with post-quantum cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs.

To manage and monitor the banks cryptographic assets,for all use cases, whilst ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of sensitive data, both through BAU support and On-Call support as part of a 24/7 global team.

• Collaboration with internal and external customers and stakeholders to understand and identify cryptographic needs across the organisation, sharing best practices including solutions to business applications and processes.
• Execution of security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in cryptographic implementations and procedures and guide the implementation of mitigation strategies and communicate findings to relevant findings to relevant senior stakeholders.
• Implementation and monitoring of cryptographic solutions used in various banking applications to ensure they function correctly and meet the Cryptography Standard.
• Development of training content for colleagues to share expertise on cryptographic concepts, best practice and security procedures in line with Standards and Industry regulations Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and specifications related to cryptographic designs and implementations. Provision of subject matter expertise in cryptography methodologies.
• To manage and support the service management of cryptography solutions consumed by the Bank globally, in line with Technology Controls and Standards, including but…