Manager - Sustainability Risk

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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 Manager - Sustainability Risk

In this role, you will:

• The Transition Engagement Questionnaire (TEQ) is the key tool that will allow HSBC greater detail in understanding how clients are managing their transition to Net Zero. The role holder will be part of a team whose primary focus is to conduct TEQ Quality Assurance reviews in line with the requirements and standards set out within the TEQ QA Methodology.
• Ensure TEQ reviews are completed within the stipulated time frame and defined SLAs. Perform timely TEQ QA activities including the review and feedback of Tier 1, 2 and 3 TEQ submissions in line with the corresponding sampling criteria for each Tier. Escalate issues as applicable to the TEQ QA Manager which could have a probable business impact on turnaround time.
• Perform against the standardized TEQ QA methodology and support the usage of these standardized tools. Maintain high quality standards and avoid rework on the quality assurance reviews completed. Act as a process expert and extend support to Relationship Managers by sharing best practices
• Work as an independent function while performing the 1st line of defence, with no conflict of interest. Ensure employees adhere to the established operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC or regulatory standards and policies. Support the TEQ QA Manager while driving operational motivators within the site to drive improved quality results.
• Support the TEQ QA Manager to ensure no High risk and/or Repeat finding during group audits and IC reviews are identified. Apply compliance; maintain HSBC internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators; adhere strictly to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC and regulatory standards, policies and practices; report issues and operational loss events. 
• Abide by human resources and other HSBC policies in support of our ethical and respectful work environment. Adhere to the code of conduct and HSBC values at all times.
• Transition Engagement Questionnaires (TEQs) are a core part of HSBC’s approach to understanding our clients’ maturity and progress in moving towards Net Zero. The TEQ QA team will be responsible for providing an independent opinion on whether the information in submitted TEQs is of a sufficient standard to effectively meet HSBC’s many use cases.
• The TEQ QA Analyst will need to have technical understanding of both transition and physical risk, and how these are likely to have an impact on our clients’ future operating models. The job holder exercises a high degree of autonomy to perform the responsibilities independently.   He/she will operate under guidance from the TEQ QA Manager.
• Understanding of key policy, frameworks and regulation is helpful. TEQ QA team members must have flexibility in adapting to changes as per transition requirements evolve and mature.

To be successful you will:

• Knowledge and awareness of key climate risk concepts – e.g., Physical Risk (both acute and chronic) and Transition Risk. Formal qualifications such as GARP Sustainability & Climate Risk (SCR) would be advantageous.
• High level awareness of higher risk sectors and how climate transition and change may impact these.
• High level awareness of national and overall international climate commitments and policy.
• High level awareness of concepts such as TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
• Experience and knowledge of of quality testing, assurance, compliance and audit.
• Ability to apply judgement and critical thought to identify risks and issues in TEQs.
• Solid knowledge and experience in processes, Bank systems and/or project management.

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