HSBC Group

GCB 4

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Global Internal Audit provides independent, objective assurance to management and the risk and audit committees as to whether the framework of risk management, control, and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, is adequate and functioning. This team with skilled business, process, data, change, and culture analysts helps HSBC to achieve its strategic purpose, safely and sustainably.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Senior Audit Manager, Markets & Securities Services.

Principal Responsibilities

In this role you will

Leadership and Leading Reviews

• 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
• Assist in the leadership of the team, 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 activities, processes and controls across lines of business (asset classes) and support functions
• Exhibit knowledge of key regulatory requirements impacting Global Markets activities
• Support a programme of continuous monitoring of Global Markets activities, including attendance at key governance forums and increasing the function’s visibility and credibility with key stakeholders through strong representation
• 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

Continuous Monitoring

• Support a programme of continuous monitoring for a defined portfolio of businesses through regular bilateral meetings with stakeholders, participation in business governance forums, ongoing analysis of businesses’ risk profiles, and delivery of continuous monitoring reports

To be successful you will need

• Familiar with details of MSS commercial rationale as well as risks and controls for one or more of the following: securities services including custody, fund services, trustee and fiduciary services, interbank markets, FX and commodities, credit and rates, equities, balance sheet management, cash and derivatives products and market infrastructure
• An expert in general global markets key risks, processes and controls front-to-back
• 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
• Excellent at managing multiple competing priorities
• 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; and
• A solid team player, with a demonstrable desire to help the team as a whole achieve its objectives

When applying, please submit a full resume and attach your appraisal reports for the last two performance years. Your local internal application policy should be followed. For internal applicants in Hong Kong with less than twelve months in their current role, please also obtain and enclose the endorsement from your current line manager in the application as well; for more information, you can visit HRDirect and search for content "HKG: Do I need any approval to look for internal career opportunities?".

Opening up a world of opportunity

Candidate with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.

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Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.