VP, Strategic Risk Steward

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join the Enterprise Risk Management team as a US Strategic Risk Steward. The individual will support in establishing the Strategic Risk Steward function and be responsible for coordinating a wide range of Risk Steward activities for the US.   

As a US Strategic Risk Steward, you will:

• Support US Strategic Risk Stewards in key governance forums
• Coordinate, monitor, challenge and reporting of Strategic Risk Appetite and related metrics and indicators
• Provide subject matter expertise, advice, guidance, and effective challenge to the Risk and Control Owners
• Coordinate challenge of the first line control and risk owners to ensure that Strategic risk management activities for Strategic Direction, Strategic Execution, and Strategic Failure Risks are working effectively
• Support in providing insights from the internal and external environment on the risk and control profile, including Risk Map, Top and Emerging Risk
• Support Global Strategic Risk Stewards in writing, owning, and monitoring compliance with Strategic Risk related policies, including that any local regulatory obligations are met and maintained
• Support definition of the Risk Taxonomy and Control Library (RTCL) for Strategic Risk, including minimum control standards, with input from Risk Owners, and Control Owners, specifying key risks and key controls and providing guidance on continuous monitoring expectations
• Recommend Risk and Control Assessment scoping, and challenge where this is not appropriately applied in the Risk and Control Assessment
• Challenge Risk and Control Owners on risk and control management, including inherent risk, residual risk, control effectiveness ratings, issues, actions and events
• Support execution of Capital Management, Scenario Analysis Stress Testing processes for Strategic Risk
• Engage and provide oversight of Material Change Initiatives, ensuring that the risk and control impacts are managed in line with the Risk Management Framework with a view to supporting the delivery of desirable to outcomes for our customers
• Support, guide and lead in targeted reviews

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

Employment eligibility to work with HSBC in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role

• Relevant Strategic Risk knowledge and experience working in multiple legal entities
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of relevant policies and frameworks, including:
  • Strategic Risk related policies and frameworks, including Strategic Planning, Change (Project) Management and Recovery and Resolution Planning
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Non-Financial Risk (NFR) Management Framework
• Experience and/or understanding with operating as an Independent Risk Steward
• Demonstrable experience of challenging views with courageous integrity to do the right thing
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with proven ability to handle multiple outputs at one time
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with experience in a complex global environment
• Experience of working with Operational Risk, Internal and External Audit
• Excellent business writing, communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Has developed a high level of professionalism and competency which helps to determine solutions around appropriate risk measures, risk processes, risk monitoring and management
• Communication and interpersonal skills

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming, diverse and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups regulatory as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.