Cls/pfm Liquidity Manager

Job description

The CLS/PFM Liquidity Manager role is based within UK Payment Services.
 
The role of the CLS/PFM Liquidity Manager is to manage and manipulate HSBC Bank Plc.’s liquidity (collateral at the Bank of England and Dutch Central Bank), necessary for the timely settlement of Sterling and Euro Interbank and Commercial payments to other global financial institutions. This is facilitated over the CHAPS system for Sterling and TARGET2/EBA for Euro's and the CREST system for both.  The CLS main role is to manage the timely settlement of all HSBC and Nostro customers' Sterling/Euro and other CLS currency payment obligations to/from CLS Bank.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing HSBC's liquidity within CHAPS, Target2 and EBA EURO1
Managing HSBC's CLS obligations
 

Desired profile

The ideal candidate for this role will have:
Relevant product knowledge including knowledge of CLS, CHAPS, TARGET2
Experience working in relevant environment/s, i.e. Payments
Past working experience in a relevant role, i.e. Payments
Experience of using relevant software packages, i.e. Microsoft Office
A full, valid driver's license
Availability to work the shift pattern required for this role, i.e. the operational hours of the team are 0530-2000 (operating via a 3 shift system on a weekly basis), including all UK Bank Holidays with the exception of 01JAN and 25DEC.
Relevant product knowledge including knowledge of CLS, CHAPS, TARGET2 is desirable but not essential
Experience working in relevant environment/s, i.e. Sound knowledge of liquidity management is desirable but not essential
Experience working in relevant market/context, i.e. A good understanding of the Payments business areas is desirable but not essential
Past working experience in a relevant role, i.e. CLS Officer, and/or Liquidity Manager is desirable but not essential
Past working experience on relevant systems, i.e. Liquidity Savings Mechanism is desirable but not essential
Experience of using relevant software packages, i.e. Microsoft Office is desirable but not essential 
A desire to find ways to continually improve the service delivered to customers
A flexible and adaptable approach to change and will support others to respond in a similar way
Achieved targets and met expectations whilst supporting and encouraging others to do the same
Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences 
Contributed productively to team objectives, sometimes supporting and sometimes leading activities to achieve shared goals
Experience of making prompt and practical business decision, even in times of ambiguity, considering various perspectives and taking responsibility for outcomes
Planned projects and activities systematically in line with business priorities, using a variety of analysis and problem solving techniques
A comprehensive understanding of the regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements associated with financial services and experience of working within these
In addition to the details listed above, the ideal candidate will have:
Analytical skills.
Ability to build relationships with internal customers and industry payment bodies.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Self-starter, own and manage individual program work streams.
 
The base location for this role is Park Street,London
 
HSBC is 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.
 
Key search words: CLS/PFM Liquidity Manager, Payment Services, Continuous Linked Settlement Liquidity Manager
 

About HSBC

HSBC est l’une des plus grandes banques internationales avec une présence dans plus de 85 pays dans le monde. Elle a été créée en 1865 sous le nom de « The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation », et son siège social est basé à Londres. En France, HSBC totalise environ 400 agences et près de 10 000 salariés, avec une spécialisation dans plusieurs activités : une banque pour les particuliers, spécialisées notamment dans la gestion de patrimoine, une banque privée (gestion de fortune), une banque d’entreprises, qui s’appuie sur le réseau de l’ensemble du groupe HSBC dans le monde, et une banque de financement, d’investissement et de marchés. En 2012, HSBC France a réalisé un résultat avant impôt de 450 millions d’euros.