HSBC Group

Role purpose

Ensures the provision of independent and objective audit services over HSBC businesses in Mexico and the broader LAM region. This includes the co-ordination of all Audit coverage managed directly and managed by other audit teams, as well as the delivery of the US businesses audit plans.

The role is a key member of the GIA Executive Committee (ExCo). The role holder will attend relevant Audit and Risk Management Committees, as required and is a primary contact for external applicable stakeholders eg Regulators, External Audit).

Provides executive leadership and technical capability to drive improved business performance and risk management, as strategic advisor and partner to the CEO of Mexico and Product, Business Heads of Mexico.

Active member of GIA executive leadership to support the development of, and drive the implementation of, GIA’s purpose, ambition and strategy. This includes furthering GIA’s digital strategy to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of assurance activities.

Principal Accountabilities

• Sets a clear vision for a best-in-class Audit function that is valued by HSBC and admired in the market and energetically drives the team toward that vision.
• Continuously staying abreast of internal and external changes in the risk environment, being able to assess their impact on our business units and control environment and providing a timely assessment to Executive Management;
• Lead and direct a team of highly experienced/qualified professional auditors working from a variety of global locations and be able to motivate, encourage and challenge them to provide very high quality and value-added results;
• Continuously enhancing both audit skills/capabilities and subject matter knowledge, particularly on the relevant global business/function to make a meaningful contribution in audits, task forces, steering/governance committees and maintaining a “seat at the table”.
• Continually re-assesses the operational risks inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures, management restructures, and the impact of new technology in conjunction with the Group
• Existing and emerging business risks and significant issues are identified and communicated in a timely and proactive basis.  Audit approach / audit plan adapted as appropriate based on the feedback received.
• Communicate material issues and trends to the Business Executive Committees and Management and make appropriate recommendations.
• Explain coverage and findings and identify new opportunities where Audit can add value within their remit and in the wider Group Internal Audit function.
• Advocates effective communication, performance management, succession and talent development planning , reward/recognition practices, coaching & mentoring

• Proven and progressive business, audit, and/or accounting experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, related field or equivalent experience; professional certification (CPA, CA, ACAMS or CIA).
• Strong managerial, communications, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, lateral thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the Company, Group and financial services industry, businesses supported and the regulatory framework they operate in.
• Comprehensive understanding of the business, risks and related controls within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to operate effectively in a globally matrixed organization structure

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer 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. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.

"Within HSBC certain roles require additional verifications. For roles, all these candidates are required to satisfactorily complete a series of additional checks, both during the selection process, and, if successfully recruited, their permanence in said role. Each case will be evaluated in a particular way with respect to the consequences of the results obtained in the verifications carried out.This role requires additional verifications. For more information about additional verifications, please contact the Human Resources team."