Senior Vice President (SVP)- Cyber Innovation & Research For SBI Bank

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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

  810 years in Cybersecurity Innovation or relevant R&D leadership roles

  .

Experience (Preferred)

• Experience in

  establishing or working at a senior level in a Centre of Excellence (CoE)

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  Banking & Financial Services Industry (BFSI) regulations and compliance requirements

  , 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

blend of leadership, technical depth, and research-driven mindset

Innovation & Research Leadership

• Proven experience in

  establishing and managing innovation labs or research centers

  .
• Strong track record of

  driving outcome-oriented research projects

  with measurable business/industry impact.
• Ability to

  identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies

  to strengthen SBI’s cyber resilience.
• Experience in

  collaborative research with academia, industry partners, and government agencies

  .

Strategic & Program Management Skills

• Ability to

  align innovation and research projects with SBI’s organizational objectives

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  program and project management principles

  with end-to-end delivery ownership.
• Experience in

  leading cross-functional research and innovation teams

  .
• Capability to

  evaluate disruptive trends, assess risks, and recommend adoption strategies

  .

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Deep understanding of

  cybersecurity technologies, advanced concepts, and industry disruptions

  .
• Expertise in

  cybersecurity policy and practice

  , with experience running innovation-centric programs.
• Strong data analysis and

  critical thinking capabilities

  to transform research into actionable insights.
• Ability to

  lead security researchers

  and ensure high-quality research output.

Leadership & Communication Skills

• Excellent

  leadership, mentoring, and team management skills

  .
• Strong

  verbal and written communication

  , capable of presenting complex research outcomes to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High ethical standards, with a

  moral compass rooted in public service, ethics, and integrity

  .

Role Objective

Senior Vice President – Cyber Innovation & Research

• Lead SBI’s

  Cyber Innovation & Research agenda

  by setting up and managing research labs.
• Drive

  cutting-edge research, technology evaluation, and innovation initiatives

  aligned with SBI’s cyber strategy.
• Deliver

  impactful research outcomes

  that strengthen SBI’s cybersecurity posture and industry standing.
• Foster a culture of

  innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership

  by engaging with academia, industry, and government.
• Position SBI at the forefront of

  cybersecurity research and innovation in the BFSI sector

  .