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Lead Encryption Specialist
Role summary
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The Lead Encryption Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing and managing encryption, key-management and cryptographic security services across Standard Chartered's technology environment. Requirements typically include substantial experience in encryption technologies, PKI, hardware security modules, cryptographic key lifecycle management, security architecture and regulatory controls. Knowledge of cloud security, infrastructure, risk management and industry standards is valuable, along with relevant technical certifications. The candidate is expected to lead complex security initiatives, provide expert guidance to engineering and risk teams, manage suppliers where required, investigate vulnerabilities and ensure resilient, compliant protection of sensitive banking data. Strong communication, stakeholder-management and problem-solving skills are essential.
Can I work in Hong Kong?
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How it works
How it works: Employment visa (General Employment Policy): a degree and a job offer at market pay for a job locals cannot readily fill; no quota, no sector limit; about 4 weeks.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: Nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and North Korea are excluded; residents of mainland China use a separate scheme.
Official source: Immigration Department: General Employment Policy. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hong Kong
Usual for Banking jobs in Hong Kong, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Rent allowance usual in banking and multinationals (HKD 18,000 to 30,000 a month early career); less in tech |
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| Relocation | Varies; the employer usually helps with the visa; a relocation allowance mostly in senior packages |
| Flights | Varies; a joining flight is not standard, more common in senior packages |
| Contract | Often open-ended, probation 1 to 3 months; by law notice is 7 days or more after month 1 (1 month if silent) |
| Leave | 7 days a year, rising to 14 after 9 years, plus 15 statutory holidays (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% up to HKD 145,000 a year (about USD 18,600), then 2% to 17%; pension (MPF) 5%, max HKD 1,500 a month |
| Health cover | Private insurance usual for professionals, not required; with an ID card public A&E is HKD 400, without 2,100 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong heritage and extensive presence across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The bank provides retail, wealth management, commercial, corporate and institutional banking services to individuals, businesses and financial institutions. Hong Kong is one of its key markets and an important regional hub for technology, digital banking, risk, operations and financial services. Standard Chartered emphasizes responsible banking, inclusion, innovation and sustainable economic growth in the markets it serves. Its technology teams support secure digital channels, payment systems, data platforms and global infrastructure. Employees typically work in a regulated, multinational environment where collaboration across countries and functions is important. Compensation commonly includes a base salary, performance-related bonus, medical coverage, retirement benefits and other employee allowances, depending on seniority and employment terms.