Job Description

Job description

The health and safety of our employees and candidates is very important to us. Due to the current situation related to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), we\xe2\x80\x99re leveraging our digital capabilities to ensure we can continue to recruit top talent at the HSBC Group. As your application progresses, you may be asked to use one of our digital tools to help you through your recruitment journey. If so, one of our Resourcing colleagues will explain how our video-interviewing technology will be used throughout the recruitment process and will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.

Some careers shine brighter than others.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Manager SME \xe2\x80\x93 Debt Securities Ops (HBEU).

Why join us:

Fixed Income Operations forms a part of the wider Securities Operations and, segregated by asset class, is responsible for ensuring all Fixed Income trades booked by the front office flow through the various stages of the trade life cycle and settle successfully on value date. These processes in conjunction with the business partners onshore support FO activity in London, on the HBEU balance sheet.

Responsibilities:

• To act as team leader, process specialist and reference point for the team.
• Deputise the AVP when required
• To ensure the provision of a high quality and accessible service to the business, and both internal / external clients
• Act as a first point of escalation for operational issues within the team and be able to communicate, address, and resolve issues with the relevant areas in a timely manner.
• To ensure the escalation of all problems/risk issues within their area to the respective stakeholders and the appropriate levels of management
• To lead innovation and change within their respective teams and to inculcate a positive environment where team members feel encouraged to contribute and drive improvements within the process.
• Support any team, departmental, and centre initiatives aimed at improving work-life balance.
• In partnership with the team manager, build a robust succession within the team and ensure the absence of key person dependencies.

Operational, Controls & Reporting:

• Work towards improving process KRIs, KPIs and bright lines through the efficient use of tactical and strategical solutions.
• Ensure that all operational controls are observed and where the opportunity exists, improved to reduce overall risk exposure within the process.
• Observe that all reporting requirements applicable to their role are completed in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• Maintains HSBC internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators.
• Implement and ensure adherence to the Group Privacy, Control and Compliance Policies, applicable to their role.
• Adhere to the group requirement that each employee is aware of the Operational Risk scenarios associated with their role and to ensure that all actions during their employment with HSBC take account of the likelihood of operational risk occurring.
• Understand and ensure compliance to all relevant internal and external governance, regulations and procedures that apply to the process and business.
• Ensure BAU are run smoothly and ensure escalation in place accordingly as per Escalation Matrix.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• A degree in accounting/finance/management/business \xe2\x80\x93 higher qualifications are not a bar provided aspirations commensurate with the position.
• Sound knowledge of capital market products, in-depth knowledge of Fixed Income will be an added advantage.
• In depth working knowledge of trade confirmation and inter system reconciliation mechanics for fixed income products.
• A firm understanding supported by accreditation of LEAN and 6 Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of the Tlm system is an advantage.
• Applicants for this role should be existing AMOs with a strong Securities background.
• Evidence of experience within an operational supervisory environment for capital market products is a necessity.
• Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills.
• Evidence of process management knowledge with an ability to independently initiate process improvements and encourage the same in others.
• Knowledge of MS Office coupled with good numerical and analytical skills \xe2\x80\x93 be able to understand, analyse, and communicate data in a concise, logical and visually stimulating form.
• Evidence of leadership skills, with a keen ability to build rapport and relationships with a wide and varied stakeholder base.
• Ability to learn quickly and transfer knowledge effectively and accurately.
• Ability to speak and understand English fluently with exceptional business communication skills.
• Ability to see the big picture and drive strategic objectives without losing attention to detail.
• Able perform well in a high-pressure environment against tight timelines.
• Able to assist in training new joiners including their on-boarding and ensure training feedback are given and received as well as updated on the training plan documents.
• Thorough Knowledge on Securities Operations will be added advantage.

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis. For more information about the enhanced vetting for this role please contact the recruiter for this role.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.\xe2\x80\x9d

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