Director, Global Special Credit Unit

HSBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Director for its Global Special Credit Unit. In this hybrid role, you will support the Head of GSCU, manage the operating model, and lead transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, problem-solving capabilities, and experience in risk analysis. This position provides an opportunity to work within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Positively influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in analysis and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the Head of GSCU.
• Sponsor and implement policies within SCU.
• Lead transformation programmes.

Skills

Self-motivated and confident decision maker

Excellent verbal communication

Strong problem-solving skills

Risk/credit analysis experience

Job description

Director, Global Special Credit Unit - Risk and Compliance

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We are seeking to appoint an experienced individual who will report to the Head of Global Special Credit Unit (GSCU) as a GCB4 Director.

You will provide executive support to the Head of GSCU in ensuring SCU meets the challenges emanating from any deteriorating economic conditions across economies worldwide by:

• Sponsoring and implementing the policies and approach within FIM B18.2.2 "SCU Involvement" and the GSCU RACI
• Establishing and ensuring a globally consistent operating model
• Acting a sponsor for transformation initiatives
• Acting as a subject matter expert by providing support and guidance in the management of distressed names
• Providing oversight, analysis and continuous monitoring through reporting and governance across Regional SCU sites
• Assess and manage costs across Regional SCU sites.

In this role, you will:

• Operate as an alternate in the absence of the Head of GSCU and/or Senior Director, GSCU
• Act as lead coordinator for transformation programmes within SCU or that require SCU engagement
• Facilitate/Chair GSCU committees and forums
• Operate as the primary responder to SCU subject matter expert enquiries emanating from SCU Regions and other HSBC Group stakeholders
• Prepare policy papers and reports when required
• Manage the GSCU governance and oversight regime
• Analyse and review GSCU performance data and elevate recommendations to the Head of GSCU and/or Senior Director, GSCU.

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experience:

• The role holder must be able to work without close supervision and progress job responsibilities independently.
• Self-motivated confident decision maker with an ability to positively influence internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal communication and influencing skills
• Analysis, interpretation and report writing
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Risk/credit analysis experience, ideally within a turnaround/workout environment.

The base location for this role is London – Hybrid working

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