HAMF Governance and Oversight Manager

HSBC Holdings plc; Fareham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc seeks an experienced HAMF Governance & Oversight Manager to strengthen governance for UK domiciled funds. The role focuses on oversight of affiliates and third-party service providers, ensuring a high-quality client experience and risk-controlled operations.

You will report to the HAMF CEO and work with senior leadership and boards. Key duties include leading governance practice, managing audit actions, and delivering insightful board reporting while driving operational

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, ideally asset management.
• Ability to influence and engage fund boards and executives.
• Excellent presentation, report-writing and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive a robust governance framework for the HAMF UK funds and boards.
• Lead governance and audit action tracking, with timely remediation.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external service providers.
• Oversee third-party suppliers, ensuring performance and due diligence.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs to ensure service quality and resilience.
• Deliver high-quality board and management reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Support HAMF's strategic execution and scalable operating models.
• Champion client protection and operational simplification.

Skills

Asset management

Governance

Vendor oversight

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting & analytics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

If you’re 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 an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of HAMF Governance & Oversight Manager.

HSBC Asset Management (Fund Services UK) Ltd (HAMF) is the ACD and management company for HSBC Asset Management’s (AM) UK fund ranges with assets under management of GBP80bn (data as at 31/06/26).

The HAMF Governance & Oversight Manager will report directly to the CEO of HAMF. The role is responsible for assisting in the governance of HAMF’s UK domiciled funds, including oversight of affiliate / third-party service providers. Our focus is ensuring a high-quality client experience and risk-controlled environment to how the UK fund range operates.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the governance, oversight, and strategic development of a leading fund management business, working closely with senior leadership, Board directors, and key service providers to support growth and operational excellence.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

• Drive a robust governance framework, ensuring key committees operate effectively, provide constructive challenge, and deliver clear oversight and visibility to the ACD Board.
• Lead governance and audit action tracking, ensuring risks, findings, and remediation activities are resolved efficiently and within agreed timelines.
• Build and manage strong relationships with internal Distribution and Investment Management teams, acting as a trusted partner across the business.
• Oversee critical third-party service providers, driving service excellence through effective performance management, issue resolution, due diligence, and governance oversight.
• Monitor and enhance supplier performance, using KPIs and SLAs to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational resilience across the wider service provider network.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality Board and management reporting, providing clear, insightful written and verbal updates to senior stakeholders and directors.
• Support the execution of HAMF's operational strategy, helping deliver growth objectives while ensuring scalable and efficient operating models.
• Champion operational simplification and client protection, ensuring excellent client outcomes and safeguarding Asset Management interests remain at the heart of business decisions.

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

• Proven experience within financial services, ideally in asset management, with expertise in Operations, Compliance, Risk, Governance, and third-party/vendor oversight.
• Strong ability to influence and engage a broad range of stakeholders, including fund boards, independent directors, senior executives, service providers, regulators, and industry representatives.
• Demonstrated capability to build and maintain effective vendor relationships while ensuring robust independent oversight and challenge.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and report-writing skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across geographically dispersed and cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Skilled in managing conflict, navigating competing priorities, and making balanced decisions that protect investor and shareholder interests.
• Highly organised and proactive self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of the external market environment, including regulatory developments, industry trends, political influences, and competitor activity.

Opening up a world of opportunity.

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