Risk and Control Assurance Analyst

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join our Global Service Center (GSC)- HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.

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

Risk and Control Assurance Analyst

Role purpose

Provides assurance across various Non-Financial and Financial Risks within all HSBC territories and divisions. These include, to differing extents, Operational and Resilience Risk (ORR), Model Risk, Wholesale Credit Risk (WCR), Retail Credit Risk (RCR), Insurance Risk, Financial Crime Risk (FCR) and Regulatory Compliance (RC) Risk.

Key responsibilities

• Map processes of assigned controls and identify the main control components within that end-to-end process.
• Document distinct control types, covering key aspects, such as remit, main processes, and handovers to other teams.
• Evaluate assigned controls for operating effectiveness, document results and raise issues as appropriate.
• Assist the VP/AVP in the delivery of assigned control assessments and ensure that assigned control assessments are accurate, effective, abide by Compliance Assurance (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.
• Evaluate the root cause analysis for all material issues and remediation plans in places to ensure that they are sufficient and fit-for-purpose.
• Perform issue closure validation to ensure risks are sustainably remediated by First Line of Defence.
• Understand the underlying risk types mitigated by each assigned control, identify control gaps through operating effectiveness testing and raise issues as appropriate.
• Determine innovate ways of testing controls in a precise and efficient manner, harnessing analysis of data where possible.
• Be attuned to the political, management, operational, regulatory, and reputational implications of particular decisions and courses of action.
• Assist management in development of controls and systems and influencing the way in which business is conducted in order to manage these risks.
• Managing the demands of the multiple and diverse aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years proven experience in assurance, audit, compliance or risk management within financial services or other major industries.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in related field such as business, finance, or equivalent experience.
• Awareness of Wholesale Lending (Commercial Banking and Global Banking) Products, Pre and Post approval Processes/Services
• Awareness of the regulatory environment surrounding wholesale credit and compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Ability to multi-task and working independently under pressure to tight deadlines in a challenging and fluid environment.
• Understanding of process mapping and delivering professional reports and presentations gained within a financial services organization or audit/consulting practice.
• Understanding of the activities of relevant business lines and associated compliance risks.
• Fluent in both oral and written English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and to engage with HSBC staff within the functions.
• Ability to foster relationships whilst providing adequate challenge and effecting change.

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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