HSBC Group

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The US Chief Control Officer (CCO) is an executive-level role responsible for improving the Non-Financial Risk (NFR) framework embeddedness and effectiveness across the Bank. The role leads and influences conversations with Senior Management and Regulators, including developing a trusted partnership with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the US.
This proactive, centralized organization is designed to strengthen risk frameworks, risk management and risk governance to enable a safer bank; partner with Risk and Control Owners to serve as trusted advisors and create a culture of continuous improvement and consistent risk management; enable accountability of Risk and Control owners to positively impact the control environment; and improve the risk and control landscape through forward-looking expertise and knowledge of industry trends.

As our US Chief Control Officer you will:

• Drive execution of the US CCO optimization to realize agreed savings
• Support, drive and deliver strategic control and change initiatives across the entity to improve the Bank’s risk profile
• Drive and foster a continuous improvement and learning environment
• Drive true root causes analysis and remediation, enabling holistic read-across capabilities to proactively eliminate issues across the entity
• Drive continuous reduction in CCO cost centre and maintain discipline on headcount and FTE
• Lead end-to-end process definition to identify potential points of failure within these processes, and ensure adequate controls and procedures are in place to ensure resilience
• Leverage best practice across similar business activities for different entities to enhance service and efficiency
• Maintain close working relationship with all COO CIB and US functions and departments
• Collaborate and drive a risk-aware culture, partnering with 2LOD and Internal Audit, without breaking their independence and oversight of the CCO function
• Lead and influence regulatory exams and continuously monitor related meetings
  

For this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $220,000.00 and $350,000.00

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.

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

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in management, finance, economics, related field or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred
• Very strong knowledge of global and regional/country regulatory landscape and ability to assess the impact of proposed changes in regulatory rules to the Bank
• Strategic thinker, with the ability to develop vision and to anticipate the “next issue”
• Evidence of self-development across numerous disciplines
• The following certifications would be useful for this role: CRISK, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified, IT Risk qualification (CISM, ITIL, CISA, CISSP, COSO or equivalent)
• Deep and thorough understanding of NFR Framework Management and Issues Management policy standards [both from a theory and practitioner status]
• Ability to manage and work within a matrixed global business / entity structure
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key players in industry and regulatory agencies with aim of influencing policy decisions to protect the Bank’s interests
• Outstanding relationship management, collaboration and influencing skills
  
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, proven ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels of the organization, e.g., “can tell a story”

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.