Job description
At HSBC, we’re a trusted international organization with a global customer base of around 39 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories. In Europe, our ambition is to become the leading international wholesale bank and we need talent like you to help us meet our ambition. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top or in an exciting new direction—we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.
Here in France, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.
Sustainability is an area of fast evolving regulatory expectations in a market which is nascent and rapidly evolving. The successful candidate will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements and priorities can rapidly change. Being able to provide clarity to key stakeholders and to drive change will be key.
We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Sustainability Risk Director.
The Europe Sustainability Risk Director will partner with regional and global stakeholders in both CMB and Global Banking (GB) management, working closely with the Regional Heads of CMB and GB Sustainability as well as the Global Head of Wholesale Sustainability Risk. The objective of the role is to drive definition, implementation and monitoring of controls to manage sustainability risk within the region and globally. The role holder will play a leading role in shaping the risk management framework for Sustainability Risk globally across CMB/GB. The role will stand up and create a sustainability risk management team within the Region to support CMB/GB as the business lines roll out and deploy the groups sustainability strategy.
What you’re going to do:
• Shape and drive strategic action to embed sustainability risk and controls both within the region and as leading member of the global team. This will include being global lead on work beyond the region to drive global change
• Focal point for interaction and liaison with Risk & Compliance on new policy development and implementation, both financial and non-financial risk. Work with CMB/GB/WCOO to implement and operationalise the new policies via development into procedures and processes
• Set and monitor key risk and control indicators aligned to CMB/GB global sustainability strategy and targets
• Lead design and implementation of efficient and effective product, deal and transaction governance processes across the product areas
• Provide subject matter expertise and coordination in embedding sustainability considerations into existing risk management frameworks (e.g. climate risk into Risk & Control Assessments)
• Ensure holistic consideration of risks and controls through the client and product lifecycle to ensure compliance with policies and goals
• Leadership in considering and planning for emerging risks as the agenda develops
• Ensure comprehensive and actionable portfolio MI is available on financial risk exposures under the various ESG categories
• Drive development and rollout of training and awareness for CMB/GB staff on sustainability risks
Requirements
Apply if you feel you match these skills.
• Well-developed Risk Management knowledge
• Demonstrable ability to manage global teams
• Solid knowledge and experience in processes, Bank systems and/or project management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Organized and logical thinker
• Strong interpersonal sensitivity
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Even if you feel you do not fit 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to not let this hold you back from applying if you believe this is the role for you.
What you’ll get in return:
• We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programs, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University.
• You can work your way and will have a say in when, where and how you and your team flexibly work together.
• Our flexible benefits will give you financial security, including employer-funded pension, Holiday vouchers based on your reference tax income. Our family-focused benefits can help you to support your loved ones, including partial reimbursement of childcare costs, allowance for parents of children with disabilities, days off for key events (weddings, moving house),
• We’ll give you a huge range of resources that support your mental, physical and social well-being, including free access to Headspace app, health checks, 5 weeks paid vacation.
• You’ll have opportunities to work internationally - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices.
• You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests.