Senior Vice President

Job Title: Senior Vice President (SVP) Cyber Policy & Cyber Academy

Basic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• BE/ B.Tech in any discipline from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Govt. of India/approved by Govt. Regulatory bodies. OR
• MCA/ M.E./ M.Tech/ M.Sc in any discipline from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Govt. of India/approved by Govt. Regulatory bodies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, PMP, or MBA (Technology Management).

Experience (Mandatory)

• 15+ years overall experience, with 8–10 years in Cyber Policy and Cyber Defense at a senior level.

Experience (Preferred)

• Experience in working with or managing a cybersecurity advisory environment.
• Experience in setting up or managing a Centre of Excellence (CoE).

• Strong knowledge of Banking & Financial Services Industry (BFSI) regulations & compliance, including but not limited to:

• RBI Cybersecurity Framework

• SEBI Cybersecurity Guidelines
• Data Protection Laws
• PCI-DSS / NIST Frameworks
• Other BFSI-specific regulatory compliance requirements

(Note: Document submission during application is not mandatory. However, credentials mentioned in resume/application will be verified at the time of interview.)

Key Skills & Competencies

The SVP – Cyber Policy & Cyber Academy must bring a unique mix of policy expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, and leadership capabilities.

Leadership & Strategic Skills

• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to align policy and training initiatives with SBI's broader cybersecurity strategy.
• Strong ethical awareness and integrity, upholding values of public service, ethics, and accountability.

Policy, Cybersecurity & Program Management Skills

• Expertise in Cybersecurity Policy, Cyber Defense, and Governance frameworks.
• Experience in designing and delivering cybersecurity-related policy and advisory programs.
• Capability to develop and lead a Cyber Academy, including knowledge dissemination, research, and awareness initiatives.
• Understanding of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Proven ability to manage innovation-driven programs with end-to-end ownership.
• Strong knowledge of program management principles, project planning, and delivery management.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to explain complex cyber issues to diverse stakeholders (technical, regulatory, and non-technical).
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with senior stakeholders in Government, Academia, BFSI, and Industry.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Role Objective

The Senior Vice President – Cyber Policy & Cyber Academy will:

• Lead SBI's cyber policy development, advisory functions, and Cyber Academy initiatives.
• Drive policy formulation, training, awareness, and capacity-building programs to strengthen SBI's cybersecurity posture.
• Ensure cyber policy research, advisory, and learning programs are aligned with global best practices, regulatory requirements, and SBI's objectives.
• Act as a thought leader, enhancing SBI's position as a pioneer in cybersecurity policy and education.