Head of ViR and Scenario Analysis, MENAT

HSBC Holdings plc; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Dubai seeks Head of Valuation in Resolution (ViR) and Scenario Analysis for MENAT to provide insight and decision support across resolution planning, stress testing and climate scenario analysis. You’ll partner with Group and regional stakeholders to deliver timely quantitative analysis in a fast-paced, highly governed environment.

You’ll own end-to-end scenario generation, coordinate ViR activity, support the Regional CFO during resolution scenarios, and present findings to

Qualifications

• Must hold a UAE visa/work permit eligible degree.
• Knowledge of ViR and RAF frameworks is essential.
• Deep knowledge of stress testing and economics in bank management.
• Strong capital and liquidity management understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to produce analysis and QA over outputs.
• Ability to advise on risk and establish effective control framework.
• Excellent communication with senior management and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MENAT ViR coordination and timely submissions.
• Execute Valuation 2 and 3 runbooks for attestation to BoE and local regulators.
• Provide financial information and forward-looking analysis to support the Regional CFO.
• Own economic valuation review and forward-looking financials for restructuring actions.
• Set scenario design across forecasting and stress testing activity.
• Partner with Risk, Finance and Business to identify vulnerabilities in MENAT model.
• Deliver end-to-end quantitative stress testing across Group exercises.
• Present scenarios and actions to senior forums and regulators.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and recovery plan materials.

Skills

ViR knowledge

RAF knowledge

Stress testing

Forecasting

Economics

Capital management

Liquidity management

Quantitative analysis

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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The Opportunity

As Head of Valuation in Resolution (ViR) and Scenario Analysis for MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) you’ll provide insight, challenge and decision support across resolution planning, stress testing and climate scenario analysis.

The role partners closely with Group and regional stakeholders across Finance, Risk and the business to deliver timely quantitative analysis in a fast-paced, highly governed environment.

You’ll coordinate regional ViR activity including Valuation 2 and 3 submissions and support the Regional CFO during resolution scenarios. You’ll also own end-to-end scenario generation across key forecasting and stress testing exercises including regulatory stress tests, recovery planning and reverse stress testing.

Success means clear, well-governed submissions, well-constructed scenarios that reflect emerging risks and quantitative outputs that stand up to senior forum and regulatory scrutiny.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee MENAT ViR coordination and deliver complete, timely submissions aligned to regional and Group governance
• Execute Valuation 2 and 3 runbooks to support annual attestation of adequate ViR capabilities to the Bank of England and local regulators
• Provide timely financial information and forward-looking analysis to support the Regional CFO during resolution scenarios
• Own economic valuation review and develop forward-looking financials to inform restructuring and management actions
• Set scenario design across forecasting and stress testing activity including regulatory stress tests, GIST/EWST, FRP, reverse stress testing, recovery planning and ad-hoc exercises
• Partner with Risk, Finance and Business teams to identify key vulnerabilities in the MENAT business model and reflect material and emerging risk themes in scenarios
• Deliver end-to-end quantitative stress testing and scenario analysis across Group exercises including GIST, recovery planning stress testing, FRP sensitivity analysis, risk appetite stress testing and internal climate scenario analysis
• Present and defend scenarios, outcomes and recommended actions to senior forums and stakeholders including the regional CFO and CRO, FMM and regulators
• Prepare regulatory submissions and supporting documentation including recovery plan materials, ICAAPs, templates and methodological documentation
• Govern a robust control framework ensuring controls are executed, evidenced, reported and submissions meet timeliness and quality standards

What we're looking for

• A full-time graduation degree of at least three years is essential for obtaining a UAE visa and work permit. For degrees obtained outside the UAE, valid attestations and equivalency are also mandatory
• Bring strong background and understanding of ViR and RAF (Resolvability Assessment Framework) frameworks
• Apply deep knowledge of stress testing and economics in bank management and regulatory engagement
• Demonstrate good understanding of capital and liquidity management
• Evidence quantitative capability to produce analysis and/or perform effective QA over others’ outputs
• Apply sound judgement in assessing risk to the bank and within own operations and advise on risk management actions
• Establish and maintain an effective control framework aligned to Group standards and functional instruction manuals
• Communicate and influence credibly with senior management, Board-level stakeholders and regulators
• Bring proven forecasting and business analysis experience within a global organisation and a clear grasp of the key drivers of reported results
• Show a track record of improving processes and strengthening outputs through standardisation, efficiency and technology

Shaping MENAT’s Scenario Outcomes

This role sits at the point where quantitative analysis meets real-world decisions - from resolvability readiness through to stress testing and climate scenarios. You’ll help ensure MENAT’s scenarios are robust, well-governed and actionable while building alignment across Finance, Risk and the business. If you want to have a visible impact on resilience, regulatory outcomes and senior decision-making across the region we’d welcome your application.

We support our staff to adopt flexible and alternative ways of working where possible, including working from home and different hours subject to approvals.

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