Control Testing Specialist

Who is HSBC Innovation Banking? 
HSBC Innovation Banking is the power behind the UK’s forward-thinkers, future-makers, and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO typically within the technology and life science sectors. 

Whether it’s comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Strategic Fund Solutions, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them, and everything in between. We're proud to accelerate growth for our clients, create meaningful connections and communities, and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.  

Here’s to never standing still. Come and join us!
 

The Team You’ll Work With
The Controls Testing Specialist will report to a Controls Testing Manager and work across HSBC Innovation Banking, engaging with stakeholders from various functions to deliver testing and assurance activity. You’ll collaborate with Risk Owners, Senior Business Risk Managers, and the second line of defence to support effective risk oversight.

The Value You Will Add
Deliver control testing across multiple risk areas
Document outcomes in line with HSBC’s Risk Management Framework
Provide clear, constructive feedback to Control Owners
Support Senior Risk Managers with insight on control performance
Analyse themes to identify gaps and recommend improvements
Maintain strong partnerships with 2LoD to support risk accountability
Ensure quality and timeliness in all assurance activity
Contribute to reporting with a focus on actionable insights

The Experience You Need
Proven experience in control testing across multiple risk areas
Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and assurance methods
Ability to interpret and analyse control environments and testing results
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Experience in financial services or banking is beneficial but not essential
Comfortable working across functions, managing stakeholders, and handling detail independently
 

Where you’ll be based:  
Our home office in Finsbury Square, London. We offer hybrid working to all of our employees, so you can flex between home and the office. 
 

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