Global Foreign Exchange, Product Control Manager - Global Functions

Job description

Job description

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Global Finance is integral to HSBC’s purpose and strategy, playing a valued role in managing costs and deploying capital in the most effective way. Our global team of finance professionals partner with the business to provide trusted insights and forward looking analysis; accuracy; efficiency and control to frame and influence business decisions.

We are currently seeking a high caliber professional to join our team as a Global Foreign Exchange, Product Control Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

·  Detailed knowledge and experience of the MSS products, data flows and interactions, especially, foreign exchange and commodities products
·  Experience in gathering and analysing requirements, building, and monitoring test plans
·  Performance of the end-to-end P&L process for the FX desk within the Global Markets business.  This would include review/oversight of New Trade P&L, market environment P&L, carry P&L, and cancel and amend P&L
·  Identification and resolving production exceptions where possible and working closely with near-shore Product Control teams as and when required to resolved exceptions
·  Review results from near-shore team and preparation/review of commentary and analysis
·  Responding to near-shore queries
·  Project management experience. Involvement in larger projects, reengineering and streamlining processes as part of the move to adopting a shared service centre model to achieve economies of scale and increased service quality
·  Required to work closely with colleagues in the Product Control function, near-shore Product Control teams and other support functions
·  Required to communicate effectively with people at various levels of seniority and different backgrounds in a challenging but collegiate environment
·  Ensure that there is full compliance with the Global Markets FIM
·  Integrity, conduct and performance against ethical standards
·  Documented knowledge of the role
·  Facilitate automation of manual processes to improve productivity
·  Prompt resolution of problem issues and management queries related to the relevant product lines

Requirements

·  University graduate from a reputable institution in financial or economic subject or university graduate in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar
·  Should possess a strong knowledge of Balance sheet sell off process
·  Detailed knowledge and experience of the GB&M products, data flows and interactions, especially, Foreign Exchange, Fixed income and Commodities products
·  Experience in gathering and analysing requirements, building and monitoring test plans
·  Prior experience in working within Financial Markets or a Treasury department
·  Excellent written English and oral communication skills
·  Good understanding of Financial Markets and risks (products traded, associated risks (including the greeks) and their life cycle, accounting principles and valuation techniques)
·  Work independently with minimum guidance and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
·  Excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
·  Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work with people across location and from different backgrounds
·  Project Management experience is preferred
·  Ambitious, driven and enthusiastic

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC. 
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