EMEA Non Financial Risk Associate in London

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HSBC Global Banking and Markets is an emerging markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transaction banking.

We are currently seeking an individual to join this team in the role of EMEA Non-Financial Risk Associate

The primary purpose will be The role holder will assist in the control and conduct framework within the regional Markets business for EMEA, supporting the regional business by owning and ensuring effective execution of global governance, assurance, conduct and control standards, or defining where such standards are specific/relevant to the regional business. They will play a key role in helping support and where necessary leading, the enhancement/improvement of controls and best practice within region.

In this role, you will:

• Assist in the design and to help monitor the operating effectiveness of the control framework, escalating control issues as necessary
• Undertake continual assessment of operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructuring and the impact of new technology.
• Act as a point of escalation for stakeholders with respect to internal control issues for the region/site
• RCAs - Participation in the refresh of the RCAs in coordination with the Risk Stewards, Risk Owners and Control Owners.
• Challenge and advise on other business changes which may impact key controls for the business

To be successful in this role you should meet the following

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Proven organizational, planning, interpersonal, managerial, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and team building skills.
• Strong experience in business management, Audit or risk/control roles within a markets business. Appreciation of financial industry and key regulation on the financial markets practices
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related field such as business, finance, law or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage their expectations. Ability to interact in a professional manner at all levels in the organization incl Markets senior management community – Global Product Heads, Country Balance Sheet Heads and the MSS Chief NFR Officer and associated resources.
• Ability to turn around deliverables with short lead time and be able to work with different cultural groups to build consensus

The base location for this role is London

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