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.

Market and Security Services (MSS) Audit Team is part of the CIB Audit team, and  focuses on traded markets activities covering a wide range of products such as interest rates, treasury / money markets, options, swaps, structured derivatives, foreign exchange, commodities, equities, fixed income bonds, repo, custody and clearing, as well as the supporting functions (e.g., Market Operation, Trade Surveillance, Traded Risk and Product Control). The team also covers Global Research, which provides research and analysis to investors around the world.

CIB business also delivers internationally focused products for clients:

-          Credit and Lending activities across various client segments (e.g., large corporate, international middle market, global network banking, etc.)

-          Global Payment Solutions, facilitating global and domestic payments and providing cash management and liquidity management solutions

-          Global Trade Solutions, specializing in trade finance, supply chain and receivable finance solutions

-          Capital Markets & Advisory, covering Debt Capital Markets, Strategic Equity financing, Structured Finance, and various specialized lending solutions, include       Leveraged Acquisition Finance, Infrastructure Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Asset Based Lending etc.

As our Senior Audit Manager,  Markets and Security Services you will:

  • Lead multi-site and large single-site front-to-back audits of MSS businesses and be responsible for the execution of all stages in the audit lifecycle: announcement, team management and preparation, logistics, planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation and review, issue writing and agreement, report delivery, post-report issue validation, and ongoing stakeholder engagement.
  • Lead a team of auditors, through acting as a role model for junior team members and fostering an open and collaborative working culture.
  • Contribute to the wider development of Global Internal Audit, through collaborating with other audit teams, dedicating some of your time to consider how audit can use data analytics, agile techniques and other innovations to more efficiently and effectively deliver its objectives
  • Possess subject matter expertise of Global Markets products (including interbank markets, FX and commodities, credit trading, rates trading, equities and bonds, liquidity and funding management, and derivative products, custody, clearing and investment research), processes and controls across lines of business (asset classes) and support functions (market risk, liquidity risk , finance, operations, surveillance, regulatory compliance, etc)
  • Exhibit knowledge of key regulatory requirements impacting Global Markets activities
  • Influence positive change and discussion in relation to the governance and control framework, through a combination of point-in-time audit reviews, continuous monitoring and issue validation activities.
  • Support a program of continuous monitoring for a defined portfolio of businesses through regular bilateral meetings with senior stakeholders, participation in business governance forums, ongoing analysis of businesses’ risk profiles, and delivery of continuous monitoring reports
  • Maintain and enhance stakeholder relationships through regular bilateral meetings, appropriate challenge in business risk governance forums, and keeping in touch with business, regulatory and industry developments.

For this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $140,000.00 and $207,000.00

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:

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in risk or control aspects gained within any of the 3 lines of defence functions (e.g. Product Control / Finance, Market Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Front Office, Markets Operations, Model Risk, Counterparty Credit Risk, Markets Surveillance, Internal Audit etc)
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, statistics, economics, banking, business or similar degrees with focus on capital markets and investment management. Master’s degree is a plus.
  • An expert in general global markets key risks, processes and controls front-to-back. Strong managerial skills and an effective communicator, verbally and in writing, with convincing presentation, persuasion and influencing skills, even when delivering difficult messages to senior stakeholders
  • Dedicated to continually learning and improving your own skills, and assisting in people development, through peer-coaching, and contribution to training sessions.
  • Excellent at managing multiple competing priorities and assist defining priorities aligned with the Function’s goals.
  • An analytical thinker who is confident approaching areas outside of your expertise in a thorough and detailed manner, getting to the heart of the key features and aspects quickly
  • A solid team player, with a demonstrable desire to help the team as a whole achieve its objectives
  • Relevant certification(s) or industry accreditation (e.g., CIA, CFA, SISA) is a plus
  • Experiences with data analytics is a plus

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

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.