Executive Assistant

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At HSBC we exist with the purpose of Opening up a World of Opportunity. We use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to provide opportunities for our customers and colleagues through global connectivity. We bring 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.

As an HSBC employee in Australia, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities, competitive pay, an embedded flexible working culture and a range of employee benefits. These include market-leading subsidised private health cover, enhanced parental pay and support when returning to work, subsidised banking products and services, bonus leave days and wellness programmes including discounted gym memberships.


This opportunity to provide comprehensive secretarial, administrative and business at an executive level to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO) through excellent planning, organising and monitoring. Addition to this core support your responsibilities will also include assisting team heads and the wider Risk & Compliance team when required.


Responsibilities:

• Provide full support to Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and not limited to diary and email management, seamless coordination and scheduling of meetings, invoice and expense management approvals, administrative system approvals and business travel
• Co-ordinate, collate and prepare presentations, reports and ad –hoc requirements as directed
• Provide support on ad – hoc duties to support Risk and Compliance Leadership Team
• Maintain, consolidate and update key Risk and Compliance metrics
• Prepare and coordinate the filing of all routine internal and external reports and documents
• Handle daily calls and inquiries and respond independently to routine issues and questions
• Assist the Head of Business Management in coordinating training sessions and driving the People Agenda
• Maintain HSBC internal control standards, implement and observe Group Risk and Compliance Policy and maintain awareness of operational risk and minimize the likelihood of it occurring.
• Provide cover for other Executive Assistants (EA’s) on an entity wide-basis.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a similar environment as an EA, PA or team assistant including 1:1 and team support
• Experience within Legal, Risk & Compliance or Banking preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication including in person and by telephone
• Excellent Good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and work under a tight schedule and pressure
• Excellent diary and email management
• Strong organising and coordination skills
• MS Office 365 proficient including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Completion of HSC (High School) or equivalent

Candidates for this role will need to demonstrate they hold Australian or New Zealand PR/Citizenship or full working rights, as this role is based in Sydney. 


We value different perspectives, we succeed together, collaborating across boundaries, we take responsibility, holding ourselves accountable to get things done. Through these values, HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are appreciated and respected and where opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow in an inclusive environment. Applications from First Nations peoples are encouraged.

Learn more about careers at HSBC Australia –  https://www.hsbc.com/careers/where-we-hire/australia

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