Americas Finance Testing GSC Lead

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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of

Americas Finance Testing GSC Lead

Role purpose

Managing the Finance Testing activities and capabilities across HSBC Mexico & LAM, supporting an effective operational risk and internal control management program and ensuring that all key accounting and reporting related risks are identified, mitigated and monitored by an appropriate control environment that is commensurate with risk appetite. This role reports into Americas Head of Finance Testing and supports the Head of Financial Reporting Risk - MX and LAM.

Main activities: 

• Perform reviews on Finance processes and controls in accordance with the relevant Policies and frameworks, including Operational Risk, SOX and applicable regulations.
• Identify emerging operational risk themes and use these inputs to modify the control testing approach
• Prepare and present Testing reports detailing key findings to the Business Service Owners and Finance senior management, both locally and as required to the Global Finance management team
• Identify remediation actions for control weaknesses identified during respective reviews, agree these with control owners and ensure issues are recorded in accordance with HSBC standards
• Ensure risk and control documentation is clear, comprehensive and in accordance with internal and external standards
• Lead, train and support the team to ensure proper execution of Testing roles and responsibilities
• Work closely with the internal control functions, local and global SOX teams, GCCOO (Group Chief Control Oversight Office) teams to continue integration of SOX/Operational risk testing as a part of the overall framework
• Act as a change agent to ensure that the line teams are well versed and have a strong understanding of the Operational Risk framework including the Three Lines of Défense
• Support development and execution of plans, assessment, and reviews to achieve the operational risk management goals of the Head of Americas Financial Reporting Risk and Testing
• Provide input and commentary to the Risk and Control Management Meeting (RCMM) and Regional Audit Committee Papers, as and when required
• Support the Financial Reporting Risk Steward during their challenge and review of the Risk & Control Assessment (RCA) profile

Requirements

• Possess experience in a role involving the monitoring or operation of internal controls in banking together with an understanding of end-to-end financial reporting processes. (Ideally acquired within either a Finance or Internal Audit function)
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment in the financial services sector 
• Understanding of HSBC’s activities, products, processes and systems
• Understanding of the key elements of both an Operational Risk and Sox Framework
• Analyze and assess complex operations and processes and identify related, material risk exposures and key mitigating controls
• Able to conceptualise the operational impact of business change
• Able to cope with pressure and tight deadlines
• Good people skills, including ability to present to Senior Management and convey key messages 
• Sound judgment, keen sense of urgency, and high level of professional and personal integrity Strong verbal and written communication skills that promote and enable openness with staff, management, internal partners, and external parties

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC!

At HSBC we offer our colleagues a greater number of days so that they can fully enjoy their wedding, take care of the new member of the family, or grieve the loss of a family member. Our paid leave package is at the forefront in Mexico, now you have one more reason to be HSBC and proudly live a culture of well-being, balance and care

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.

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