Senior Executive Assistant - GCRCO

HSBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and Chief of Staff. This role requires discretion, excellent project management skills, and the ability to navigate a dynamic environment. The expectation is to be in the office four days a week. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and executive-level environments.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to the GCRCO and Chief of Staff.
• Manage complex calendar and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment.

Skills

Executive support to senior leadership

Corporate governance understanding

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Project management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Some careers open more doors than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. 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.

Our Risk and Compliance function has a critical role to play in supporting, challenging and advising across all areas of the business through establishing policy, monitoring profiles, and identifying and managing forward‑looking risk and compliance. We focus on creating an environment that encourages our people to speak up and do the right thing, as well as protecting our customers, the organisation and the integrity of the financial markets in which we operate. Already an industry‑leader in many respects, we want to continue setting standards and evolving to respond to strategic changes.

We are seeking a highly skilled, strategic, and exceptionally organised Senior Executive Assistant to support the Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and the Chief of Staff to the Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. This role requires a proactive professional who can operate with the highest level of discretion, manage competing priorities and provide seamless executive‑level administrative, operational and strategic support. The successful candidate will have experience working at senior level within a fast‑paced, global environment, demonstrating strong judgement, business acumen, and the ability to navigate complex internal and external relations.

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.

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Senior Executive Assistant – GCRCO.

In this role you will:

• Provide high‑level executive support to the GCRCO and Chief of Staff to the GRCRO, including complex calendar management, inbox oversight, travel coordination, documentation, and briefings.
• Manage confidential information with absolute discretion and integrity.
• Anticipate the needs of the GCRCRO and Chief of Staff to the GCRCRO and take initiative to resolve issues before they escalat.
• Support governance processes, including risk committee agendas, tracking actions and coordinating submissions.
• Coordinate cross‑functional communication to ensure alignment.
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation and eternally to support strategic priorities.

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

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership within Global Functions.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and executive‑level business environments.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Suite and document management.
• Strong prioritisation, project management, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to stay composed under pressure, work independently, and make sound decisions.
• Prior experience working collaboratively with other colleagues with proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and emotional intelligence.

This role is based in London with an expectation to be in the office four days per week.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

Opening up a world of opportunity

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone – no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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