Mexico Insurance Head of Technology

Location: 

Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal, MX, 06500

Brand:  HSBC

Area of Interest:  Technology

Closing Date:  Hybrid Worker

Date:  19 Jun 2026

Job description

Role purpose

This is a high profile, exciting and challenging role to lead the technology function in Mexico Insurance, whilst maintaining high levels of customer service, and building a cooperative culture. Mexico Insurance’s primary focus is its Life Insurance and General Insurance arms which are manufactured by HSBC and distributed by our partners and brokers via multiple channels.

Main activities

• Lead and deliver all technology services for HSBC Insurance Mexico to meet business objectives across Life and General Insurance
• Own end-to-end Agile technology delivery for market initiatives, covering internal and external solutions
• Drive strategic technology planning and execute transformation activity (including M&A-related technology work).
• Oversee technology transformation programmes and project delivery in Mexico, aligned to Group Technology strategy and controls.
• Manage technology risk (including cyber), define remediation plans to “green”, and support internal audit activity.
• Ensure delivery complies with Solution Controls, Cyber Security Frameworks, and Business Transformation Frameworks.
• Optimise delivery capacity and flow, managing dependencies/impediments and improving lead time and release frequency.
• Maintain operational stability: incident management, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement of service performance and operational KPIs.
• Ensure solutions align to Group Architecture standards (cloud-native/microservices, API reuse, non-functional requirements, technical debt management).
• Track and manage technology spend against budgets and report financials in line with Global financial best practices.

Requirements

• Deep and proven experience in senior technology roles managing on-premises, public cloud based and AI driven technology assets
• Solid experience of managing Technology teams in a large and globally complex organisation
• Ability to develop a clear understanding of clients and customer’s technology needs and develop strategic plans to align while managing stakeholder expectations and exerting influence to achieve successful HSBC Life business outcomes
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in Spanish and English
• Excellent knowledge of Agile Ways of Working methodology and delivery
• Comprehensive understanding of Technology and Cyber Security risk management controls and frameworks
• Significant experience managing complex Technology project dependencies to deliver a required set of business outcomes
• Experience of Technology vendor and service management, including with General Insurance partners
• Knowledge of core Insurance business domains including Life and General Insurance, and technology platforms and architecture

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.

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