LAM Risk & Compliance Governance Policies

Job description

Job description

Role purpose

·  Support the Chief of Staff, Risk and Compliance LAM/MX Head driving strategic initiatives across the function and maintain proper Risk & Compliance governance across LAM.
·  Assist the Chief of Staff, Risk and Compliance LAM/MX Head in committees/forums.
·  Deliver an effective reporting capability at Regional and, where deemed necessary, country level which enables the functions to deliver oversight to relevant governance committees.
·  Collaborate constructively to ensure that the required services are delivered as agreed and to be the focal point for engagement with other sub functions.
·  Ensure that reports to present at relevant Governance Committees provide an accurate and balanced view of the effectiveness of the Risk & Compliance control framework and escalate material issues on a timley basis.

Impact on the Business

·  Oversee the critical Risk & Compliance policies and systems that impact LAM and ensure that the Group’s exposure to matters is managed in a commercially sensitive, practical and cost effective manner.
·  Provide advice and support on Regulatory Conduct and CoS matters to senior management, Compliance and other colleagues.

Customer / Stakeholders

·  Reporting to Chief of Staff, Risk & Compliance LAM/MX Head.
·  Ensure that senior management are appropriately advised of all material Risk & Compliance related matters relating to LAM.
·  Manage and foster a strong relationship with all relevant regulators in relation to the activities of LAM and ensure timely disclosure of relevant information.
·  Ensure that positive relationships are maintained with other external stakeholders relevant to the Risk & Compliance agenda.

Leadership and Teamwork

·  Maintain and develop positive and professional working relationships with senior business managers and Risk & Compliance colleagues at the Regional level and those in other Regions and Businesses.
·  Create an environment for the delivery of consistent performance measurement, training, career management and succession planning across the LAM Risk & Compliance capability.
·  Establish a strategy for the sharing Regulatory Conduct and CoS risks related Risk&Compliance knowledge and best practice across LAM and the wider Risk & Compliance Function and Group.

Operational Effectiveness and Control

·  Agree and oversee the implementation, embedding and monitoring of the adherence to the Risk & Compliance Governance in LAM 

Requirements

·  Seasoned professional with experience in Risk & Compliance roles, Governance or Oversight of function in Risk & Compliance.
·  Detailed and extensive knowledge of the HSBC Group structure, its business and personnel, and HSBC’s corporate culture.
·  Significant experience in the financial services industry, preferably within a large financial institution.
·  Track record of delivery of significant change agenda.
·  Proven ability to manage multiple issues and priorities and demonstrated judgment and poise in challenging circumstances.
·  Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues.
·  Significant leadership experience and an experienced strategic thinker.
·  Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with experience of dealing with executives at all levels.
·  Ability to develop practical, cost effective solutions to complex global issues.
·  A legal or formal accountancy qualification or professional background in a relevant risk or audit.

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer 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. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.