VP US R&C P&D - Project Manager

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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.

The Risk & Compliance (R&C) Performance & Delivery (P&D) function supports the US Chief Risk Officer and US Chief Compliance Officer on a broad array of activities required to run an efficient and effective R&C function.  Focus areas include People strategy and performance management, Cost Management, Strategy and Planning, Oversight of Chief Administration Office (CAO), Chief Control Office (CCO) and Transformation and other services being provided by US Regional COO, Organizational design, discreet and non-transformation/strategic projects, facilitate strategic decisions and mediate across Senior stakeholders within Global Business (GB), Global Functions (GF);  US COO  and US Chief Information Office (CIO), mitigating risks and issues as they arise; and Communications.

The Project Manager will operate within the US R&C P&D function, driving the execution of strategic initiatives, enhancing operating effectiveness, and ensuring alignment between global R&C priorities and US regulatory and business requirements.

This role sits at the center of cross-functional delivery, partnering with R&C sub-functions, the HNAH COO organization, and global stakeholders to design, mobilize, and execute high-impact initiatives.  The individual will need to combine structured program management with pragmatic problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and lead projects from initiation through deployment, developing problem statements, business cases, plans/schedules and milestones, and measurable outcomes
• Manage scope, dependencies, issues and risks.  Projects can be R&C-specific or broader US/Group initiatives that impact the US R&C function and operating model
• Regularly present project progress to Leadership clearly and concisely highlighting issues, risks and mitigating actions for awareness and escalation.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with the R&C Leadership Team, senior stakeholders at the Group level, and external partners
• Oversee internal controls and services provided by the US CCO function: risk, control assessment, and issues management, including liaison with stakeholders to define required actions, and to provide oversight on progress
• Oversee and manage internal governance and program frameworks (committees/meetings, actions and submissions) – and support delivery of internal governance
• Design standardized templates and lead targeted and structured discovery interviews with SMEs to document existing processes, hand-offs, and outputs.  Analyze processes to identify any opportunities for optimization or re-engineering

Qualifications

• 10- 15 years of experience in project/program management within Risk, Compliance, or a related control function. Management consultancy experience is also a plus.
• Solid experience in independently managing and delivering content-focused projects that cover a broad range of risk or operational processes working across different levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leader with an ownership mindset focused on outcomes and accountability.  Sound judgement in navigating risk, regulatory, and business considerations
• Collaborative approach with the ability to bridge global and local requirements.; as well as resilience and adaptability in evolving regulatory and organizational contexts.
• Track-record in working/collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes. Strong knowledge of transformation / change frameworks and performance improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills with the seniority required to interface directly with the US CRO, CCO, and Global R&C Leadership.  Proven ability to [1] articulate complex issues clearly and concisely [2] present compelling arguments and insight to management to support business decisions
• Ability to distil data into clear narratives, themes, and issues while navigating complexity/ambiguity and unstructured information
• High proficiency in use of technologies and strong presentation skills and proficiency in MS Powerpoint, MS Excel, and other MS Office tools and AI based productivity tools
• Clear record of managing and delivering high number of competing tasks/workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Sound understanding of Risk and Compliance functions, risk taxonomy, risk management frameworks, and key processes and its role as a 2nd line function in both enabling the business and fulfilling the firm’s risk management responsibilities.  Experienced in the unique requirements of the US banking market and regulatory landscape preferred.

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!

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.

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.