Lead, Quantum Cryptography

Job Summary

We are seeking a Quantum Cryptography Specialist to lead the design, evaluation, and integration of quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions across our systems and products. The role involves research, algorithm implementation, performance optimization, and ensuring compliance with emerging PQC standards (e.g., NIST PQC finalists). The ideal candidate combines strong expertise in classical cryptography with a deep understanding of quantum-safe algorithms and practical implementation challenges.

• Engineering lead responsible for driving post quantum cryptography initiative to protect the bank against quantum threats.
• Develop, test, and integrate PQC libraries and protocols into existing cryptographic infrastructure (TLS, SSH, VPN, PKI, etc.).
• Migrate classical cryptographic systems (RSA, ECC) to hybrid or fully PQC-based implementations.
• Analyze and assess NIST-approved post-quantum cryptographic algorithms.
• Evaluate the security strength, performance, and interoperability of PQC schemes in various environments.
• Partner with engineering, product security, and architecture teams to guide secure PQC adoption.
• Strategy:
  Awareness and understanding of the Group’s business strategy and model appropriate to the role.
• Business:
  Awareness and understanding of the wider business, economic and market environment in which the Group operates.
• Work in collaboration with business and internal stakeholders.
• Processes:
  Ensure compliance to Enterprise Software Delivery Lifecycle (eSDLC).
• People & Talent:
  Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values.
• Work in collaboration with business, technology and operations partners.
• Risk Management:
  
  Ensure adherence with the highest standards of ethics and compliance with relevant policies, process, and regulations.
• Governance:
  Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
• Regulatory & Business Conduct:
  Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct. Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
  
  Lead to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principle.
• Key stakeholders:
  Data Protection Head, Product Owners, Scrum Masters; CIO and CISO functions;
  Risk and Governance;
  Other relevant functions with Technology Services including Infrastructure Services (Database, Network & Platform).
• Other Responsibilities:
  
  Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in ICS. Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.

• Quantum Cryptography
• Scripting
• Networking

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, or a related technical field and substantial professional experience in the data protection field.
• Certifications
  : CISSP/other security or industry certifications
• Languages
  :
  English

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