Principal responsibilities

• Good understanding of the policy and procedures underpinning the management of Information control risk and Business Communication Risk in MSS
• Understanding the Non-Financial Risk framework of HSBC
• Understanding of the Industry Regulations in place for Business Communications for sales and traders
• Provide SME knowledge and advice, and at times lead work to ensure that key NFR risks are managed effectively by MSS and that a consistent approach to risk management is taken across MSS, whether managed at a Country, Regional or Global level. This includes working with all key stakeholders across 1st and 2nd line and facilitating a consistent agreed outcome
• Assist Front Office Business Managers/Non Financial Officers in the maintenance and control of items into Helios, the Group’s Operational Risk management tool including (Risk Assessments, Issue and Actions, Incident/losses, Internal Control Monitoring Plans)
• Assist in developing and implementing best practice and Global Standards across Markets
• Work closely with the system owners (Operational Risk and Audit teams) to highlight any functionality or performance issues.
• Other specific projects or tasks related to these topics as directed by management
• The role holder will need to be able to work as part of a cross functional team including individuals from the business, 2nd line risk stewards and IT professionals. The role holder will have responsibility for delivering controls on time that are fit for purpose and remediated in an agreed timescale.
• Strong project management skills and an ability to quickly assimilate large volumes of complex information and draw simple to understand conclusions to drive business change.
• An understanding of how Risk is managed, particularly the risk management framework is essential to be successful in this role.

Requirements : 

• Very strong communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills.
• In depth knowledge of Financial Markets (with minimum of 5-6 years of experience) or in at least one asset class (FX, Equities, Fixed Income) preferred.
• Proven organizational, planning, interpersonal, managerial, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and team building skills.
• Strong project management experience (i.e. Agile methodology etc.) with the ability of translating business requirements to development teams
• 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 experience; 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 incl Markets senior management community – Global Product Heads, Country Balance Sheet Heads and the MSS Chief Control Officer and associated resources.
• Ability to turn around deliverables with short lead time and be able to work with different cultural groups to build consensus.
• Challenges will include managing or taking an active role in various workstreams simultaneously. This requires close management of competing deadlines and stakeholders.
• Relationship building and communication skills will be constantly challenged as deliverables and outcomes will need to be tailored to the relevant stakeholders.
• Continual improvement and development is a key part of the environment and the role holder is expected to be capable of challenging inefficiencies, and recommending process improvements in order to strengthen controls. our recommendations on risk reduction to the business.
• Candidate should stay vigilant on the industry / market changes to understand the risk associated with these changes and the impact it may have on the firm.
• Candidate should be able to connect F2B and be more Outcome focused / result oriented.