Senior Audit Manager - Global Markets And Security Services

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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of

Senior Audit Manager – Global Markets and Security Services

Role purpose:

You will be leading general audit activities across the Group as part of the Global Internal Audit (GIA) team and work directly with audit teams based in the US. The job holder will provide independent, objective assurance over the Group’s internal control framework and assists business line management by bringing a detailed, disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Coordinates monitoring and continual assessment of strategic, credit, operational and other risks from business activities. Assist in the preparation and delivery of written evaluations and recommendations to management. Ensures external audit or regulatory criticisms of assigned businesses are corrected. Within GIA, the Markets & Securities Services (MSS) Audit team focuses on traded markets activities covering a wide range of products such as interest rates, treasury / money markets, options, swaps, structured derivatives, foreign exchange, commodities, equities, fixed income bonds, repo, custody and clearing.

Main activities: 

• Lead front-to-back audits of MSS businesses and be responsible for the execution of all stages in the audit lifecycle: announcement, team management and preparation, logistics, planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation and review, issue writing and agreement, report delivery, post-report issue validation, and ongoing stakeholder engagement.
• Execute a program of continuous monitoring for a defined portfolio of businesses and countries through regular bilateral meetings with stakeholders, participation in business governance forums, ongoing analysis of businesses’ risk profiles, and delivery of continuous monitoring reports.
• Manage people, helping them to define and execute on personal development objectives, designing and delivering training sessions and executing mentoring or one-on-one coaching sessions, and assist in developing and delivering people initiatives to help our team be at their best.
• Contribute to the wider development of Global Internal Audit, through collaborating with other audit teams, dedicating some of your time to consider how audit can use data analytics, agile techniques, and other innovations to more efficiently and effectively deliver its objectives.
• Maintain and enhance stakeholder relationships through regular bilateral meetings, appropriate challenge in business risk governance forums, and keeping in touch with business, regulatory and industry developments; 
• Assist in the leadership of the team, through acting as a role model for junior team members and fostering an open and collaborative working culture.
• Identify and develop processes improvements opportunities

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in risk or control aspects gained within any of the 3 lines of defense functions (e.g. Product Control / Finance, Market Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Front Office, Markets Operations, Model Risk, Counterparty Credit Risk, Markets Surveillance, Internal Audit etc.)
• Business Proficiency in English.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in in finance, statistics, economics, banking, business or similar degrees with focus on capital markets and investment management.
• Familiar with general banking key risks, processes and controls front-to-back, with a specific focus on MSS.
• Experienced technically in: Cash and derivatives markets products, including risks and expected controls, in Foreign Exchange, Commodities, Credit, Rates and Equities (including Prime Brokerage & Futures) and Markets Treasury.
• Knowledgeable of the role of internal audit in an organization, and the principles of internal auditing.
• An analytical thinker who is confident approaching areas outside of your expertise in a thorough and detailed manner, getting to the heart of the key features and aspects quickly.
• A clear communicator, verbally and in writing, with convincing presentation, persuasion and influencing skills, even when delivering difficult messages to senior stakeholders.
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities on different concurrent projects, and able to ensure delivery of objectives through analysis of options and coming to pragmatic decision.
• A solid team player, with a demonstrable desire to help the team achieve its objectives.
• Willingness to travel regionally and globally.
• Professional certification(s) preferred. (CIA, SISA)

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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.

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