Description
Global Control Officer - Equities/Credit & rates/Sales/FX - Global Banking and Markets - HSBC
This individual will be responsible for setting and implementing the control and conduct framework in the global business.
The role holder will work with the regional control team, governance team and assurance team, as well as business management in their respective unit to ensure effective implementation of control standards, governance, procedures and controls. They will also play a key role in supporting and where necessary leading, the enhancement/improvement of controls and best practice within the business.
Key Accountabilities
- Own the conduct agenda for the global asset class
- review/approve/implement new policies and standards for and on behalf of the global product area
- manage the global control framework including ensuring (in partnership with the 3 regions) the execution of Octagon control checklists
- ensure effective remediation actions in place for key issues for the global business and ensure/track mitigation
- Review the output of desk/control reviews, thematic reviews and other remediation/assurance work and ensure actions monitored to closure
- Lead the organisation of the BCC - act as secretary to the meeting, ensure pack is produced, set the agenda and drive the focus on key control issues and emerging risks
- Act as a point of escalation for the business stake holders with respect to internal control issues for the region/site
- Act as principal contact point for Audit for the business
- Own the RCA for the business and lead the execution of the periodic refresh of the risk assessment
- Drive the control change agenda for the business including oversight of NPDDs
Essential skills and experience
- Degree holder, preferably with a professional qualification, with strong knowledge of internal control, governance/policy and risk management in markets
- 10 years' experience in business management, Audit or risk/control roles within a markets business
- Strong understanding of Markets business and products, specifically with in depth knowledge of [Equities/Credit & Rates/Sales/BSM/FX )
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and project management skills to enhance standards, policies and controls
- Well developed leadership and people management skills, able to drive change and provide positive influence to achieve organisation goals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to negotiate and work effectively with senior business leaders across business lines and geographies
- Strong problem solving and prioritization skills and be able to perform multitask under pressure with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent team player with a proactive and self motivated attitude and ability to think and act independently