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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Assistant Vice President Controls Assurance, Global Risk and Compliance Assurance Services - RCA SERVICES - CONTROLS ASSUR.

Principal responsibilities

• Customise and localise standard test scripts and then evaluate assigned controls for design and operating effectiveness, raise issues as appropriate.
• Ensure that assigned control assessments are accurate, effective, abide by RCAS & CA procedures and templates, and meet quality control requirements.
• Ensure that assigned control assessments are delivered on time, in accordance with the CA assessment plan.
• Supervise the delivery of assigned control assessments using experience and knowledge to intervene and redirect testing as required, resolving, or redirecting escalations as required.
• Manage control owners and other stakeholders, ensuring the success of each assigned reviews, minimising contention where possible and requesting support, where deemed necessary.
• Manage the documentation of distinct control types, covering key aspects, such as remit, main processes, and handovers to other teams.
• Ensure that issue owners complete sufficient root cause analysis for all material issues and have appropriate remediation plans in place.
• Develop and motivate the CA Managers through coaching and on-the-job training, ensuring the successful delivery of assigned control assessments.

• Minimum of 3 years proven experience in assurance, audit, compliance or risk management within financial services or other major industries. Working experience in Insurance industry or Audit/Consultancy projects for Insurance companies is preferred.
• A good understanding about Insurance risk and control framework including Actuarial Decisions, Underwriting Decisions, Insurance Claims Handling, Insurance risk governance and oversight, and Reinsurance Arrangements, and knowledge of relevant regional laws, regulations and the overall regulatory environment preferred.
• Understanding of Resilience Risk and Model Risk and the end-to-end insurance business life cycle requirements.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related field such as business, finance, law or equivalent experience; Master in Finance or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred.
• Proven ability to question, evaluate, and improve existing business processes and adequacy of information.
• Proven organisational, planning, interpersonal, managerial, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and team building skills.
• Ability to lead/support Insurance risk reviews, including but not limited to Actuarial, Reinsurance, Underwriting, Policy Servicing, Claims Handlings and etc.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively and proven ability to meet challenging deadlines.
• Experience working with local and regional stakeholders and an understanding of global standards of quality.
• Ability to work with different cultural groups and build consensus.
• Requires understanding of the changing regulatory landscape regarding compliance functions within the banking industry.
• Ability to exercise discretion, work independently within broad guidelines, tactfully handle sensitive and confidential data and complete assignments timely.
• Experience utilising assurance automation and analytics tools preferred.
• Fluent in both oral and written English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

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

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

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