HSBC Group

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Responsible for managing the trade capture workflow in the primary trading systems across Fixed Income (Emerging Markets Credit High Yield and Investment Grade Credit), Derivatives, Foreign Exchange and related products. Trade capture responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing initial trade bookings and amendments in the trading systems, resolving trade discrepancies, facilitating trade life cycle events, and identification and resolution of variations in risk within primary trading system and Flash PnL reporting.  In addition, the role requires all trade issues to be monitored, escalated as necessary, and resolved in a timely and efficient manner. As a result, the role is an escalation point for the various internal teams and external clients on transaction related issues. Cross training with team members supporting other products will be required for coverage purposes.

As our Credit Middle Office Desk Support Specialist you will:

• Monitor trade capture workflow in the primary trading systems
  
• Apply independent judgment and discretion when resolving trade discrepancies to ensure the firm’s capital is accurately applied
  
• Based on product, system and proprietary knowledge, identify and resolve variations in risk in the primary trading system, e.g., booking discrepancies 
  
• Primary point of contact for the Front Office and Operations on matters of significance 
  
• Identify trades for bi-lateral compression to reduce risk weighted assets (RWA)
  
• Able to handle trade compressions across multiple currencies
  
• Apply customer instructions to complete allocations to ensure credit risk is applied in a timely manner 
  
• Ensure internal risk positions are appropriately reflected to mitigate any risk to the firm’s capital
  
• Ensure initial trade bookings, trade amendments, client credit checks, allocations and novations occur in a timely manner 
  
• Book trades within regulatory time frames to comply with HSBC, client, and market regulatory standards 
  

For this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $98,400.00 and $147,600.00

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

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:

• Ability to quickly analyze and make decisions in the event of a problem
• Ability to quickly grasp new industry practices and create/document new processes 
• Relevant industry product knowledge 
• Proactive thought leadership to identify and deliver process improvements and efficiencies 
• Seasoned written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize
• Ability to manage a network of diverse stakeholders in person and remotely
• Knowledge of financial processing systems and accounting 
• Understanding of the “Best Practices” and back-to-front product flow to manage Operational Risk
• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in financial or related field, or related experience
  

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.