Alternative Investments Risk Manager

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our Team in the role of Alternative Investments Risk Manager.

You’ll step into a high-impact role at the heart of a growing Alternatives platform, where you’ll work closely with a Global Risk team, & senior stakeholders to enhance risk frameworks and provide review & challenge on investment papers and new products. You’ll gain exposure across multiple Alternative asset classes e.g. Private Equity, Real Assets, and Hedge Funds, operating across the full investment lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to build your profile in a highly visible role, develop deep expertise in risk oversight of Alternative asset classes, and play a key part in Enterprise Risk Frameworks to actively support a business in growth mode, whilst ensuring robust, forward-looking risk management.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

• Support a senior risk manager in maintaining and enhancing Risk Frameworks which identify, assess and monitor key risks aligning to HSBCs Global risk appetite framework and governance
• Support a senior risk manager in managing Risk governance across the Alternatives business platform in multiple forums
• Provide independent risk oversight and challenge across investment strategies, structures and products across multiple asset classes
• Build relationships across stakeholders to drive proactive risk culture and be a team player in communication and cooperation

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Strong experience within investment or market risk, within asset management or alternatives
• Solid understanding of alternative asset classes (e.g. Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Hedge Funds)
• Proven ability to operate in a complex global matrix environment and manage stakeholders
• Good knowledge of risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory expectations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear, commercial insights

Opening up a world of opportunity.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500