Senior Ops Risk & Controls Leader

HSBC; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC in the Philippines is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Ops Risk and Control to drive risk assessments, incident reporting, and governance within the Risk Management Framework. You will guide Risk & Control Owners and ensure timely action on findings in a fast-paced banking environment.

The role requires a decade of risk experience, supervisory skills, and strong communication with senior leaders. Professional qualifications (CIA/CRCM/ORM ICA) are a plus, as is familiarity with Helios.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in risk management frameworks and/or audit roles managing a broad range of risk types, including at least 2 years’ supervisory experience.
• Advanced training and/or professional qualifications (e.g., CIA, CRCM, ORM ICA) are advantageous.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, tools, and governance activities.
• Sound knowledge of operational risk characteristics, including the development of monitoring tools such as management reporting, risk indicators, and risk assessments.
• Significant technical understanding of risk platforms (Helios) and supporting infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate, challenge, and influence effectively, with a track record of building strong relationships with cross-functional senior leaders and navigating HSBC’s matrix to strengthen NFR management.

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.

Skills

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CIA/CRCM/ORM ICA qualifications

Tools

Helios

Job description

HSBC in the Philippines is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Ops Risk and Control to drive risk assessments, incident reporting, and governance within the Risk Management Framework. You will guide Risk & Control Owners and ensure timely action on findings in a fast-paced banking environment.

The role requires a decade of risk experience, supervisory skills, and strong communication with senior leaders. Professional qualifications (CIA/CRCM/ORM ICA) are a plus, as is familiarity with Helios.