Governance Lead, Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and Recovery and Resolution Planning

HSBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking a Governance Lead Senior Manager for their SMCR and RRP team, offering a hybrid working model from London or Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will lead regulatory governance activities, manage communication strategies, and oversee training on SMCR. Strong leadership, change management experience, and a solid understanding of regulatory environments are essential for success. This role is a great opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking governance team while promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.
• Demonstrated experience in leading change efforts.
• Ability to manage and execute governance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Management in Resolution activities and maintain the MiR Run book.
• Oversee governance communication and engagement strategies.
• Manage SMCR and Conduct Rules Training Strategy.

Skills

Knowledge of SMCR or similar Regulatory regime

Leadership and organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Change management experience

Adapting to fast-changing environment

Job description

Governance Lead Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and Recovery and Resolution Planning (RRP) GCB4 London / Edinburgh

If you’re looking to take an exciting new direction with your HSBC career an internal move can open the door to many opportunities allowing you to take on a new challenge and develop your skills. Bring your knowledge of our brand to a new role and grow yourself further

The Governance Team (part of the People Governance and Communications Function (PG&C)) serves as principal advisor to boards of directors on corporate governance matters and leads and implements a world‑class corporate governance practice throughout the HSBC Group through end‑to‑end corporate governance advice. The Global Governance team consists of c.240 employees across 25 countries. It is led globally by the Group Chief People and Governance Officer who reports directly to the Group CEO.

We are currently seeking a confident leader to join the SMCR and RRP Team in the role of Governance Lead.

In this role you will :

• Lead Management in Resolution activities under the Group’s RAF Programme including Annual Key job role updates Maintains the MiR Run book and ensures activities are evidenced and controlled. Participates in Group RAF testing as required (i.e. fire drills).
• Lead and oversee the SMCR and RRP team governance communication and engagement strategy and associated reporting and MI to regulated business CEOs and PGC Leadership.
• Lead change activity associated with Regulatory developments for aspects of the SMCR regime.
• Oversee GSC operations leading in simplification activity providing advice and challenge and supporting continuous improvement and implementation of enhancements to the framework
• Manage and coordinate SMCR and Conduct Rules Training Strategy and execution for SMFs their offices and internal stakeholders (e. People Advisory)

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

• Knowledge of and understanding of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) or similar Regulatory regime
• Experience of delivery of and contributing to change and / or significant change efforts.
• Strong leadership inter-personal organizational and process management (verbal & written)
• Demonstrates a strong desire to learn and explore open to feedback and new ideas and displays a continuous improvement mindset.
• Quickly absorbs new information adapts in real‑time and continuously evolves their own approach to need the needs of a fast‑changing environment.

The base location for this role is London or Edinburgh with a hybrid working pattern.

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