HSBC Group

Being part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.

The Regulatory Compliance Officer - Corporate & Institutional Banking  will:

• Assist the HBCH Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO) in carrying out the mandate of the Compliance function and Regulatory Compliance in particular
  
• Conduct regulatory advisory activity supporting the Corporate and Institutional business in Switzerland
  
• Provide stewardship to the First Line of Defence on Regulatory Compliance risks, local and foreign regulatory requirements & developments with regards to the ongoing and prospective business activities, transformation initiatives or other projects
  
• Work closely with other departments and functions, active engagement and participation through various forums and by contributing to training, broadcasts and other communication initiatives on important Regulatory Compliance topics
  
• Assist the HBCH CRCO in ensuring that Branch and HSBC Group initiatives, and specifically those concerning the Compliance and Risk function, are properly addressed and rolled out in HBCH
  

Are you interested ? Do you have a degree in law or equivalent university degree ? Do you enjoy to be part of a cohesive team ?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

What you will do:

Engage and undertake advisory, oversight of regulatory related activity and developments, including:

• Regulatory Change Implementation
  • Assess regulatory developments allocated to your risk type for accuracy of allocation, applicability and impact
  • Communicate relevant changes to the First Line of Defence as necessary, e.g. through a policy change
    
  • Act as steward for the implementation of assigned legal and regulatory developments
• Conflicts of Interest  
  
  • Assisting with the maintenance and development of the Conflicts of Interest Register
    
  • Advising on new and existing conflicts as required
    
  • Advising on personal conflict matters such as Personal Account Dealing, Outside Activities and Personal Connection conflicts
• Cross border marketing 
  
  • Provide guidance and advice to relationship managers and product teams relating to cross border activity
• Market Abuse / Handling of Non-Public Information
  
  • Ensuring that regulatory announcements to FINMA, or any other competent Authorities are timely, where needed in cooperation with Group colleagues
    
  • Advising staff on certain transactions and providing clearance (including Restricted List transactions)
    
  • Advice on insider registers (GIRS)
• Disclosures 
  
  • Responding to incoming position questions (internal and external)
    
  • Providing advice on regulations across various markets
    
  • Responding to client / counterparty queries
• Risk Stewardship
  
  • Strong command of HSBC’s Regulatory Compliance risk and control taxonomy; advising and providing training to 1LOD on conduct, complaint handling, new and ongoing product management, regulatory duty to customers, information barriers and “need to know” requirements, and electronic communications policies
    
  • Review and assess 1LOD Regulatory Compliance Risk and Control Assessments and record reviews and / or challenges in the system of record
    
  • Engage with 1LOD to assess trigger events and impact on local risk profile

In this role you will :

• Understand of technicalities of products and services offered by HBCH
  
• Identifying Regulatory Compliance risks in all services and products offered by HBCH
  
• Understand the impact of compliance issues throughout HBCH
  
• Business oriented approach, foster and maintain an attitude of ‘can do’ Compliance
  
• Raise awareness of Compliance responsibilities within the First Line of Defence of HBCH
  
• Maintain and improve standards of compliance in a rapidly growing and diversifying business
  
• Keep abreast of all regulatory development and anticipate changes in order to ensure full compliance at all times

• Degree in law or equivalent university degree preferred
• Good understanding of Corporate Banking business, products, services and regulatory matters and initiatives affecting the industry
• Good knowledge Swiss law and regulations, FINMA Circulars, applicable foreign law, and HSBC internal guidelines and policies 
• Solid and proven practical experience gained in the financial / banking sector or legal / compliance area 
• Good communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Service-oriented attitude with ability to provide practical advice and solutions to meet business needs
• Able to work independently and autonomously, while also being an excellent team player 
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.  Proficiency in French and / or German an advantage
• Computer literacy required, with skills in all MS software (Word, Powerpoint, and Excel) and other applications
• Due to immigration restrictions in Switzerland we will only be able to consider applications from Swiss or EU citizens or from candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

What you’ll get in return:

Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefits:

• We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University.
• You can work your way and will have a say in when, where and how you and your team flexibly work together.

Our benefits will give you financial security, and can include:

• Health & meal allowance, public transport or (e-)bike allowance
• Our family-focused benefits can help you to support your loved ones and include: days off for key events (weddings, moving house, adoption). A one-time marriage or registering of a "Civil Partnership" grant. One-time premium for birth or adoption, as "gift" or "voucher. 4 weeks’ paternity leave & 26 weeks’ maternity leave
• Emergency Childcare with the Red Cross, free of charges for HSBC employees.
• Purchased holidays scheme, unpaid leave, sabbatical, Volunteering Leave,
• Accident insurance (private coverage) paid by the Employer, attractive Pension Scheme

We’ll give you a huge range of resources that support your mental, physical and social well-being, including:

• Various sports and leisure activities organised by the employees for the employees.
• The Bank offers to the employees and their family members specialised free, confidential service to help them deal with any personal problems – either at work or at home. Unlimited telephone consultations services available 24/7.
• You’ll have opportunities to work internationally - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices
• You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests.

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2025” in Switzerland. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in Switzerland.

At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity and by joining our team, you can be part of something bigger. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible.

As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term health condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Within the work place you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. HSBC has in place processes in order to avoid nepotism, which means to avoid creating circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.

HSBC is a signatory company of the Advance Charter. This Charter is a commitment towards gender equality in business and hence a workplace environment that supports a fair and balanced approach to hiring, remunerating, promoting and retaining female talent.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

Within HSBC in Switzerland all internal candidates from Group and external applicants are required (subject to local laws), to pass satisfactorily a series of additional checks both as part of the application process and, if successfully recruited into the role. The Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are first carried out as part of this recruitment exercise, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis.

For further information on building your career at HSBC, please visit: www.hsbc.com/careers