Advisor Risk and Control

Role Context

The Business Risk & Control Management (Risk & Control) team is part of the first line of defence in the business in DBS team, supporting some WPB risk owners to undertake responsibilities for the effective implementation of the Group’s Operational Risk Framework.

The role holder is responsible for the continual assessment of operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructuring and the impact of new technology.

The importance of operational risk and control has increased over recent years and has the potential to be one of the most influential value added services available to senior management and the Group.  The role holder’s ability in identifying major risk areas and key control weaknesses poses significant impact on businesses in meeting their strategic objectives.

The nature of the role requires close working contact with senior executives in WPB. The jobholder is required to contribute to maintaining an excellent relationship with the Regulators and industry bodies in respect of Operational Risk.

The role holder must demonstrate compliance with HSBC Group standards, manuals and policies and adhere to the defined work practices, internal controls and risk management standards associated with the role.

It is desirable that the role holder possesses sound knowledge on banking regulations and operations, and audit and control concepts in order to develop a set of effective standard.

Responsibility for the Operational Risk Framework, which is used to manage all operational risks exposures.

Risk and Control role is responsible for ensuring Risk and Control owners and all staff are aware of the relevant policies and provide advice and guidance on how to ensure compliance. They perform risk based monitoring of Risk controls / policies, procedures and operating instructions to validate control effectiveness and monitor timely resolutions of issues including the capability to detect, respond and recover from incidents.

Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications

Essential:

• Good understanding of operational risk and controls, preferably gained through experience in front line and risk roles
• Ability to perform Thematic or Audit reviews
• Good understanding of the Group’s Operational Risk Framework
• Knowledge of the changing regulatory environment especially in the financial services sector
• Proven problem solving skills with ability to consider alternative and lateral solutions
• Developed communication, presentation and influencing skills set
• Ability to prioritize and work independently under pressure within a team environment
• Ability to use strong judgmental skills to identify and resolve complex problems whilst adhering to timelines and quality of output.

The following skills are required to successfully execute the Risk and Control responsibilities:

• Familiarity with the Non-Financial Risk
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven project and risk management capabilities with a focus on resolving complex problems
• Working knowledge of applicable security/risk concepts and methodologies
• Organised and autonomous

Desired: 

• A sound knowledge of the Group and HSBC businesses, including products, services, systems & processes.
• Business experience in a variety of roles centred on delivery of high quality customer service.
• Exposure to an operations and a control environment, such as audit or compliance.
• Ability to read, understand and speak English.