HSBC Group

At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity and by joining our team, you can be part of something bigger! We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible.

Here in France and, you’ll help evolve and grow our WPB Europe business. [. Are you curious and solution oriented? Do you have a Compliance experience in WPB (Retail Business, Asset Management, Private Banking and Insurance). Do you enjoy working in a multicultural and fast-paced environment across Europe? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

What you will do:

You will endorse a critical role to ensure appropriate FC and RC coverage of Europe and HBCE WPB. You will act as the Regional Compliance EUROPE (incl. CE) manager for all WPB line of business (covering Retail Business, Asset Management, Private Banking and Insurance) in relation to Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime risks.

In this role you will:

• Provide expert compliance advice, guidance, support and challenge for our retail outsourced activities, as Risk stewardship of all compliance risks, maintenance and challenge of RCA, CDD requirements for our customers according to HSBC group standards including EWRA / PRAM, handling customer requests and complaints as well as Ombudsman complaints and reports, provide response to requests and investigations from regulators
• Provide advice for all risks (key existing and emerging risks) and the associated conduct impact and customer outcomes of these risks; provide guidance, opinions, direction to the local Compliance teams with the necessary advice, expertise and guidance to ensure that business is conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes of practice and global RBWM standards;
• Support the local WPB EUROPE Compliance team during transformation project deployment and ensure consistency around HBCE regulatory requirements
• Exercise risk steward challenge, act as independent trusted advisory in governance forums, issue management, fostering a compliance culture and optimizing relations with risk owners and control owners.
• Provide ongoing oversight and challenge of the 1LOD at HBCE and EUROPE  level in embedding Risk Policy and ongoing monitoring of the policies’ compliance; and Support the 1LOD at regional level in setting and managing their risk appetite and risk acceptance approach including the provision of oversight and challenge to ongoing monitoring and remediation plans.
• Act as the Regional Compliance EUROPE manager for WPB LoBs in relation to Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime risks.
• Act as a key point of contact in the EUROPE Compliance WPB for Regulatory Affairs’ matters: supporting regulatory engagements and developments of the WPB business, performing gap analysis on the impacts at the EUROPE level; ensuring the ongoing maintenance of the WPB Regulatory Mapping activities.
• Challenging and reviewing implementable policies, supporting the business with implementation, actively monitoring compliance with the policies and robustly challenging ad escalating non-compliance as required.
• Deliver regular compliance training and awareness sessions to staff on compliance matters within HBCE structure Chart.

You should apply if you have: 

• Significant (a minimum of 5) of prior experience in Compliance;
• A high level of knowledge of French and European legal and regulatory requirements particularly with respect to Wealth and Private Banking Business;
• A proven track record and experience in overseeing Compliance risk as risk steward;
• Significant level of autonomy;
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills (French and English).
• Good interpersonal skills are essential as the jobholder will have to work in coordination with executives at all levels including the capacity to articulate the case for risk management and policy.
• Experience with working within a matrixed environment preferred
• Soft skills are key such as as positive mindset/ collaboration within Europe Compliance structure, and solution oriented .

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

What you’ll get in return:

Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefits!

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2025” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland and Spain. HSBC in France has been certified with LinkedIn Top Employer 2024 for Finance, recognising our team as a great place to work within the Finance industry.

A unique and flexible working environment:

• Advantageous remote working agreement
• Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our business: joining HSBC will give you the opportunity to work in a collegiate and supportive environment
• You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests
• Usual local benefits (refund of transport fees at 50%, 5 weeks of paid vacation + RTT)
• Family events days off, additional maternity or breastfeeding leave, advantageous paternity leave, parental presence or dependency support leave (for child or parent with disability)
• A Time Savings Account to monetize your untaken off days (CET)

Family benefits:

• Partial reimbursement of childcare costs
• Various bonus (birth bonus, back-to-school bonus for your children up to 25, parental bonus)
• An allowance for parents of children with disabilities
• Possibility to work part-time 

Financial benefits:

• A company savings plan and a savings plan for collective retirement
• Meal voucher card or corporate restaurant depending on your place of employment
• Mutual insurance for you and your family, and a pension contract to protect your loved ones
• A loyalty bonus and a long-service medal rewarding seniority
• Holiday vouchers based on your reference tax income
• CESUs (for tax purposes) if you are disabled or if you have a disabled child, spouse or parent
• A Work Council which offers, among other things, ticketing, travel, sports, legal aid, etc.

Personal development benefits:

• Access to our Degreed platform (learning platform above all, that you can use to discover learning content, develop skills, and successfully meet new business challenges)
• We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University
• We’ll give you access to resources that support your mental, physical, and social well-being

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers & ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

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