Senior Ops Risk & Control Lead — Underwriting Services

HSBC Global Services Limited; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Global Services Limited in the Philippines seeks an experienced professional for the role of Assistant Vice President Ops Risk and Control. You will lead risk assessments, coordinate with control owners, and ensure timely closure of actions within the Risk Management Framework.

The role requires extensive experience in risk management or audit, with supervisory responsibilities, and a deep understanding of governance and risk platforms such as Helios.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in risk management frameworks and/or audit roles.
• At least 2 years' supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, tools, and governance activities.
• Significant technical understanding of risk platforms (Helios) and supporting infrastructure.
• Proven ability to communicate, negotiate, challenge, and influence effectively with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Continuously assess operational risks, considering business context, market conditions, regulatory change, process updates, Organisational change, and new technology.
• Support Risk & Control Owners and Operators in assessing and managing their processes, activities, and systems to ensure effective operation within the Risk Management Framework.
• Report and elevate operational incidents in line with the Group Risk Management Framework (RMF), including formal Helios/Harmony logging as applicable.
• Collect and validate operational risk data, analyse trends, and support monthly/quarterly/annual risk reporting.
• Contribute to targeted deep dives on priority risk areas and independently lead impact assessments and issue discussions with control owners.
• Ensure internal control standards are met, including timely closure of First Line - Self Identified, Second Line, audit actions and regulator findings.
• Consistently identify, document, and address risks early, supporting the timely resolution of MSIIs and strengthening overall risk management practices.

Job description

HSBC Global Services Limited in the Philippines seeks an experienced professional for the role of Assistant Vice President Ops Risk and Control. You will lead risk assessments, coordinate with control owners, and ensure timely closure of actions within the Risk Management Framework.

The role requires extensive experience in risk management or audit, with supervisory responsibilities, and a deep understanding of governance and risk platforms such as Helios.