Head of Agency Lending and Treasury Risk, Securities Services

HSBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking organization based in London is seeking a Head of Agency Lending and Treasury Risk to oversee product governance and risk management. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in securities services, particularly in risk management, and possess strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers a competitive salary with robust employee benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of securities services and treasury products is essential.
• Senior risk management experience in a banking environment is required.
• Strong communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support new product initiatives by mitigating risks.
• Establish key risk indicators and report to senior management.
• Collaborate on new controls to manage business and regulatory risks.

Skills

Securities services knowledge

Agency lending

Treasury product knowledge

Operational risk principles

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Some careers shine brighter than others. 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 simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking a professional to join our team in the role of: Head of Agency Lending and Treasury Risk, Securities Services

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader for the position of Head of Agency Lending and Treasury Risk. This role sits within the Securities Services Non-Financial Risk team and is responsible for the end-to-end governance, risk oversight, and control framework related to the Agency Lending & Liquidity Services product.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader for the position of Head of Agency Lending and Treasury Risk. This role sits within the Securities Services Non-Financial Risk team and is responsible for the end-to-end governance, risk oversight, and control framework related to the Agency Lending & Liquidity Services product.

We require someone who can act as the central point for all product related non-financial risk matters, ensuring that our service delivery aligns with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and the bank's internal risk appetite.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will 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:

• Support new product and growth initiatives. Review and understand the risks front to back, ensuring risks are mitigated and controlled.
• Consolidate existing product governance meetings into a single non-Financial Risk meeting for the Agency Lending & Liquidity Services products.
• Establish and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and key control indicators (KCIs) specific to the Agency Lending & Liquidity Services products, providing regular reporting to senior management and relevant committees.
• Support the development of credit controls for Treasury product. Ensure that financial risks that manifest from the product are understood, mitigated and monitored within appetite.
• Collaborate with the product and tax teams to comprehend the changing tax landscape and implement controls to mitigate associated risks.

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

• Deep securities services knowledge, agency lending and treasury product knowledge, and a robust understanding of operational and non-financial risk principles.
• An in-depth understanding of stock lending and treasury functions, their operational processes and the financial risks that can manifest with a proven track record in a senior risk management, governance, or control’s role, preferably within a 1st or 2nd line of defence function.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including C-suite executives.
• Ability to see the big picture and translate business strategy into a pragmatic risk framework with strong judgment and the ability to make tough decisions under pressure.
• Capable of building strong relationships and gaining buy-in from stakeholders across business, technology, and control functions, someone who is passionate about delivering for clients while maintaining the integrity of the bank's risk appetite.

This role is based in London

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