VP - Operational Risk - Global Markets - Investment Bank

The role holder would support Risk and Control Owners in the First Line of Defence in their management of non-financial risks through the provision of specialist risk and control advice. As a domain specialist within the Non-Financial Risk function he/she is expected to have expertise in particular business lines, products, services, asset classes.

- Deep Dive Reviews - support and promote the regional execution of desk/control reviews, thematic reviews and other remediation work as required.

- Conduct - assist in driving the conduct agenda across asset class.

- Governance Forums - Lead the production of BCCs (Business Control Committees) and participate in Risk and Control related governance forums as required.

- Lead the continuing development, implementation and improvement of the processes, structures, capabilities, capacity and infrastructure needed to deliver Control Function responsibilities

- Tracking and resolution of Issues - Support the NFR team and Front Office Management in the maintenance and upload of items into Helios and other relevant systems.

- Escalation Point - Act as an additional point of escalation for stake holders with respect to internal control issues for the region/site.

- Establish and maintain a robust and efficient control environment across the Markets NFR together with early identification and effective resolution or escalation of issues that arise.

- Audit: Act as an additional contact point for Audit

- Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of management information, analysis and reporting framework that supports and informs timely and effective business management and decision making at all levels

- Work closely with NFR product leads and Control Officers and support them in driving the effective governance and management of non-financial risks in the First LOD.

- Lead the continuing development, implementation and improvement of the processes, structures, capabilities, capacity and infrastructure needed to deliver Control Function responsibilities

- Establish and maintain a robust and efficient control environment across the Markets NFR together with early identification and effective resolution or escalation of issues that arise

- Work closely with Control Officers and support them in driving the effective governance and management of non-financial risks in the First LOD

- Lead the core leave monitoring and reporting process.

- Act in accordance with FLOD controls and to assist in the constant review and analysis of all procedures and policies in support of the above activities.

- Closely work with senior management and key stakeholders to improvise the processes and ensure the processes are running effectively and efficiently

What you will need to succeed in the role:

- Excellent spoken and written communication skills, and excellent negotiation skills.

- Clear, Effective Communication: To help the members of the team complete tasks in a manner that is efficient, consistent, and aligns with the company's overarching strategic goals.

- Have the ability to motivate and inspire others to the right thing and always uphold values of HSBC

- Coach the team members so they can develop their skills and improve their performance

- Understand the business's strategy and know how to communicate it to the team

- Make employees' well-being and safety one of their priorities

- Proven organizational, planning, interpersonal, managerial, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and team building skills.

- Appreciation of financial industry and key regulation on the financial markets practices

- Minimum Bachelor's degree in related field such as business, finance, law or equivalent; Master's degree preferred.

- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage their expectations

- Ability to interact in a professional manner at all levels in the organization including Senior management community - Global Product Heads, Country Balance Sheet Heads and associated resources.

What additional skills will be good to have?

- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

- Good understanding of Risk and Control framework and the operational aspects underpinning Control processes

- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage their expectations

- Motivated and dynamic, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to urgent requests

- Ability to work closely with team members and collaborate with colleagues globally

- Confident and comfortable with reporting tools and databases, able to quickly learn new systems

- Strong organizational and time management skills, with a structured, organized approach to work