Private Banking Regulatory Compliance Lead

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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 Private Banking Regulatory Compliance Lead.

The Private Banking Regulatory Compliance Lead is a management role, reporting into the Head of RC HBUK & RC WPB Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that Regulatory Compliance in Private Banking HBUK is effective in identifying, managing and mitigating Regulatory Compliance risks and will ensure timely advice is provided to the Private Banking business. The role requires strong partnership with the Private Banking business to drive and accelerate the execution of Regulatory Compliance programmes that directly impact business performance. This role is accountable for the implementation of policies into the PB business and as such it will require close collaboration with various Risk and Private Bank functions.

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’ll:

• Lead the Private Bank Regulatory Compliance team in HBUK
• Work with and support Private Banking risk stewards, to maintain an effective control framework and to ensure compliance with all relevant external laws & regulations, internal codes and policies and good market practices. 
• Provide advisory services to Private Banking to ensure clear understanding of Regulatory compliance risk exposure with respect to clients, transactions and products
• Strengthen Private Bankers knowledge of the management of regulatory compliance by incorporating regulatory compliance considerations in all activities undertaken
• Support Private Banking Compliance Advisory teams in HBUK to ensure all is consistent with the Groups management structure and operating model, governance, and Risk Management Framework
• Liaise and influence senior stakeholders on regulatory compliance matters
• Ensure all policies, procedures and principles are updated for changes in Regulation and will be aware of its impacts on Private Banking

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

• Must have experience in Regulatory Compliance providing compliance advice within the UK, with deep understanding of what it means to be a Risk Steward
• Proven experience of developing, implementing, administering, enforcing new rules/decisions and reviewing/revising regulation on a periodic basis to ensure relevant to current business landscape
• Proven ability of awareness of risks and the ability to take a proactive approach to reviewing, managing, reporting, and escalating risks; effectively judges how to manage sensitive information and risky situations
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to working together within the business and or other functions effectively to achieve desired outcomes
• Have experience identifying and managing risks proactively to minimise or eliminate any escalations
• Will have the ability to articulate the groups approach to risk management, with a particular focus on ability to summaries key areas of focus

Opening up a world of opportunity.

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