Associate, WPM Middle Office

GCB 5

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an Associate, WPM Middle Office.

In this role you will:

• Maintain a robust and efficient control environment to ensure good operational, financial and project management and compliance with HSBC policy and procedures, together with early identification and effective resolution or escalation of issues that arise
• This will be achieved by consistently displaying the behaviours that form part of the HSBC Values and culture and adhering to HSBC risk policies and procedures, including notification and escalation of any concerns and taking required action in relation to points raised by audit and/or external regulators
• The jobholder is responsible for managing and mitigating operational risks in their day to day operations. In executing these responsibilities, the Group has adopted risk management and internal control structure referred to as the 'Three Lines of Defence'. The jobholder should ensure they understand their position within the Three Lines of Defence, and act accordingly in line with operational risk policy, escalating in a timely manner where they are unsure of actions required
• The jobholder will adhere to, and be able to demonstrate adherence to, internal controls and will implement the Group compliance policy by adhering to all relevant processes/procedures
• The jobholder will implement the Group compliance policy by adhering to all relevant processes/procedures. The term 'compliance' embraces all relevant financial services laws, rules and codes with which the business has to comply
• This will be achieved by adherence to all relevant procedures, keeping appropriate records and, where appropriate, by the timely implementation of internal and external audit points, including issues raised by external regulators. Through the implementation the Global AML, Sanctions and ABC Policies, supporting Guidance, and Line of Business Procedures the jobholder will make informed decisions in accordance with the core principles of HSBC's Financial Crime Risk Appetite
• In executing these responsibilities, the job holder will be leading by example and embed a culture that demonstrates conduct values and behaviours in their day to day activities
• The jobholder will be able to demonstrate the certifications and qualifications required to exercise the job mandate has been obtained

To be successful you will need:

• A solid understanding of banking regulations, especially around capital treatments and securitisation regulations
• Knowledge around credit risk mitigation techniques (securitisations, credit insurance, credit derivatives) and loan products
• Banking/Structured Finance, Markets background or Credit Portfolio Management experience
• Excellent problem solving, organisational and analytical skills
• Strong quantitative skills, ability to work on complex excel files and build financial models
• Knowledge of any programming language is desirable (e.g. Python, SQL or Power Apps)
• Outstanding written / verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills with interpersonal skills to build and maintain global relationships
• Delivery-focused with ability to pay attention to detail and ensure tasks are completed on time and to the required levels of quality
• Ability to construct clear and considered arguments
• Proven ability to prioritise competing demands

Opening up a world of opportunity
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