Head of Finance - US Banking Coverage and Lending

Job description

Job description

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

The roleholder is expected to support the CIB finance organization regionally and project manage the broader finance team to ensure timely completion of local and Group deliverables and execution of CIB strategic priorities.  

The role’s principal stakeholders include the US CEO for Banking Coverage & Lending, Global CIB CFO, Americas CFO, CIB Strategy, Americas Treasury, and the head of US FP&A.

As our Head of Finance - US Banking Coverage and Lending you will:

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Lead the US Banking Coverage & Lending Business Finance function aligned to the Coreporate and Institutional Bank organization

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ProvidE insight which is grounded in critical analyses of the business performance and advising the Banking and Coverage management team on the external environment and competitive landscape 

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Represent Banking Coverage & Lending in various forums, which include but not limited to regional TALCOs, Regional Disclosure Committees and various other senior management forums

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Be a  Key representative of CIB Finance in regional regulatory engagement which include the OCC, FRB, NFA, and others

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Sponsor and challenger roles within the CCAR stress testing framework representing CIB Finance and Business

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Sponsor change and transformation initiatives, such as digitalization of the finance function 

For this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $240,000.00 and $350,000.00

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

Requirements

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:

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Experienced in driving forward and implementing significant change successfully in processes and ways of working

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Strong influencing skills at a senior level of the organization to enable change in a collaborative manner bringing teams on the journey of change

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Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill key messages and highlight areas of focus with appropriate outcomes to senior business and finance stakeholders

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Innovative mindset, appetite to explore and use new technologies to add value and deliver efficiency

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Lead from the front by courageously setting and executing stretching goals for the sub-function and being a role model in driving and executing change and new ways of working – including driving the digital agenda

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Commercial, forward thinking strategic capability with strong analytical skills and an investigative mindset

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Understand and translate Group Strategy into financial measurements and plot a beneficial course for HSBC 

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Sound understanding of Financial Markets, Banking and Treasury related areas, strong numeracy and understanding of the Financial Services industry – experience in CIB business an advantage 

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Well-developed leadership skills, with experience of team management across a diverse team and demonstrating ability to use initiative and effect change through people in a large matrix organization 

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Significant experience working within financial services industry with significant exposure to senior Finance and non-finance staff

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the U.S. HSBC may engage in immigration sponsorship for this position if needed.

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming, diverse and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.