Job description
Values:
The role holder will ensure the HSBC values are present in everything we do, both individually and as an
Organisation. This will be achieved by consistently displaying the behaviours of:
- Dependable and do the right thing
- Open to different ideas and cultures
- Connected to customers, communities, regulators and each other.
Role Purpose:
- Provides timely and accurate execution of trades for the Bank’s targeted clients in assigned area.
- Effectively maintains various risk positions whilst adhering to the Bank’s risk appetite
- Achieves revenue, hit ratio and return targets set by management
- Ensures correct ticket entry and order routing, maintains communication with sales desk and assists in resolving any settlement problems, ensures ticket entry completion and provides general trade support, as necessary.
- Provides pricing to sales force and clients in line with the Bank’s policies
- Ensures all trades are booked to front office position keeping system in accordance with internal policy and regulatory requirements.
- Reviews daily and/or monthly reports, as assigned.
- Ensuring that all transactions deliver fair outcomes for our customers and do not disrupt the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets; and are in line with the HSBC Code of Conduct
Management Risk:
Responsible for effectively managing market and credit risks within the limits established for the desk/ business. Responsible for the continual assessment of operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructuring and the impact of new technology.
Demonstrates compliance with HSBC Bank plc Group standards, manuals and policies and adheres to the defined work practices, internal controls and risk management standards associated with the role.
Observation of Internal Controls:
Maintains HSBC internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators.
Understands, follows and demonstrates compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business activities associated with the role, specifically HSBC Bank plc internal controls and compliance policies and manuals.
Requirements
Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications:
- Market making experience, detailed knowledge of all aspects of business’ trading area
- Bachelor's or equivalent University degree, or equivalent work-related experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with very strong analytical skills.
- Ability to multi-task and to work well under pressure, strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Able to understand and manage complex and diverse instruments.