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 Senior Equity Portfolio Manager is responsible for the ongoing management of the US equity portfolios in the proposition, including delivering strong investment performance and effectively managing risk. This also includes managing the team of Project Managers and analysts that support the various strategies offered.
This position requires a strong domain expertise in US equity research and portfolio management, including strong equity portfolio management and investment research with a tangible and successful performance track record.
The role is expected to collaborate and share with equity portfolio managers and research analysts, responsible investment experts and other internal stakeholders, and supporting the commercial success.
As our Senior Equity Portfolio Manager you will:
Follow team established investment philosophy and processes in security selection and portfolio construction
Evaluate and optimize portfolios to improve returns and manage risk
Monitor portfolios for necessary adjustments, rebalancing assets based on market movements, cash flows, and performance deviations
Utilize financial models and analytics tools to generate insights, supporting data-driven decision-making
Conduct regular reviews of portfolio performance and risk metrics
Participate and communicate high conviction portfolio holdings with equity peers and other stakeholders
Contribute toward developing best practices in equity research and portfolio management
Develop a multi-year business plan together with product specialists and marketing
Develop a strong narrative for investment strategies
Participate in internal and external client events
Present investment strategies, performance, and market outlook with internal and external clients
Support and oversight of the end-to-end derivatives process e.g. Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk, etc
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing investment team, foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Provide strategic direction and support to portfolio managers, analysts, and traders
Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and across the organization
Contribute to improved and efficient operational controls and processes
Ensure all investment activities comply with OCC Regulation 9, including fiduciary responsibilities and prudent investment management
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and ensure the investment team adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements
Prepare and oversee regulatory communications and audits as required
Manage balance between investment returns and risks
Prioritize deliverables effectively considering evolving demands and occasional resourcing constraints
Work with stakeholders to drive portfolio outcome consistency
Ensure all trading activities comply with internal policies and regulatory guidelines
Establish and maintain robust risk management practices to identify, assess, and mitigate investment and non-financial risks
Ensure compliance with OCC Regulation 9 and other relevant regulatory requirements
Develop and oversee the implementation of risk control measures and procedures
Adhere to processes and controls to identify and mitigate risks and ensure timely escalation of control issues and reputation risks
Leadership on regulatory and compliance matters
For this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $220,000.00 and $280,000.00
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:
Post graduate degree in finance, economics, or relevant field
Strong experience with a proven track record managing US equity portfolios
Expertise, experience, and motivation to develop high conviction investment cases
Experience with portfolio management tools
Familiarity with private client portfolio management principles, high conviction with a focus on quality companies, generating dividend income, preservation of wealth, outperformance of benchmark considering absolute returns, etc
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional community, with a variety of stakeholders, activities, systems, and processes
Able to articulate complex techniques in an engaging way for clients and external or internal stakeholders effectively
Proactive, highly motivated, organized, and disciplined in managing multiple workflows
Positive and proactive attitude with flexibility to accommodate changing environment and willingness to take on new responsibilities. Strong communication, analytical, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills
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.