Wpb Risk and Control Manager

-Job description

Some career choices have more impact than others.

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.

The Risk and Control Manager sits within the Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) Fraud, Credit and Control Services (FCCS) function and reports directly to the Senior Manager, WPB Risk and Compliance. This role will be responsible for overseeing the operational risk and control management framework within WPB to understand, assess and help manage risks they face as they embed new technology and adopt new ways of working across their business.

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Ensuring that WPB Australia has a robust and compliant Non-Financial Risk Management capability within ‘First Line of Defence’ aligned to the Global model;
- Facilitate Risk and Controls assessment (RCA) within the ‘First Line of Defence’ for WPB as part of operational risk management ensuring key risks are appropriately addressed at the right stage of implementation.
- Provide advice and guidance on the maintenance of an effective internal control environment facing WPB.
- Execute trigger event reviews and assurance programme based on business requirements.
- Oversight of remediation of issues arising from control monitoring and assurance.
- Produce regular reporting to Business and entity WPB Risk Management Forums, as well as oversight on material issues for escalation
- Provide support for the WPB teams in adherence to both internal and external directives from ‘Second Line of Defence’ including but not limited to Compliance, Operational & Resilience Risk, Legal and Finance functions;
- Assist WPB Teams in implementing policies and procedures.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Good understanding of the Group’s Operational Risk and Control Framework, preferably gained through experience in front line and risk management roles.
- Sound knowledge of the Wealth and Personal Banking business, including operational activities, products, processes and systems.
- General understanding of other areas of risk e.g. credit, market.
- Proven problem solving skills with ability to consider alternative and lateral solutions;
- Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills;
- Ability to work independently and cope with pressure and tight deadlines.
- Understand complex concepts and conceptualise the operational impact of business change.

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.