Control Owner

HSBC Holdings plc; Kraków; On-site; PLN 226,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Multisport card

One-time home office setup allowance

Cafeteria platform

Employee assistance program

Additional contributions to PPK

Corporate events

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Kraków is seeking a Control Owner - Core Product Control within Finance Controllership. You will design, implement and operate key finance controls to support the business, substantiating the balance sheet and ensuring trading performance statements are accurate.

You will develop robust controls, perform self-assessments, document procedures, and interact with audit teams across Front Office, Operations, Risk, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IFRS as it relates to Markets and Markets Treasury.
• Explain drivers of trading P&L including market movements and rate changes.
• Apply strong working knowledge of internal controls and FIM.
• Evaluate workflows to identify failure points and design practical control solutions.
• Ensure accuracy of data inputs, calculations and reconciliations with evidence retained.
• Communicate control requirements and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust controls and processes to mitigate identified financial risks.
• Ensure control activities are documented and operate as intended.
• Perform self-assessments and regular testing to confirm controls are working effectively.
• Identify root causes of control failures and implement remediation through enhanced controls or process changes.
• Maintain accurate control documentation including SOPs and end-to-end process flows.
• Act as the primary point of contact for audit and assurance activity and provide timely evidence for control testing.
• Monitor KPIs and KRIs to highlight risks and escalate issues with impact assessment.
• Build relationships across Front Office, Operations, Risk, Finance and Product Control leadership.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

P&L drivers

Internal controls

Process improvement

Data accuracy

Stakeholder communication

Influencing decisions

Automation in controls

Tools

FIM

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.

Your career opportunity

Product Control sits within Finance Controllership and is a control function supporting Markets and Markets Treasury businesses in CIB. The team protects the integrity, accuracy and transparency of financial data arising from trading activity by combining product knowledge, control discipline and technology. As Control Owner - Core Product Control you’ll be accountable for the design, implementation and operation of key finance controls that support the business, helping substantiate the balance sheet and confirm the accuracy of financial statements linked to trading performance and positions.

What you’ll do

• Develop and maintain robust controls and processes to mitigate identified financial risks.
• Ensure control activities are performed as documented and operate as intended.
• Perform self‑assessments and regular testing to confirm controls are working effectively.
• Identify root causes of control failures and implement appropriate remediation through enhanced controls or process changes.
• Maintain accurate control documentation including SOPs and end‑to‑end process flows reflecting actual practice.
• Act as the primary point of contact for audit and assurance activity and provide timely, high-quality evidence for control testing.
• Monitor KPIs and KRIs to highlight emerging risks, prioritize responses and escalate issues with clear impact assessment and proposed actions.
• Build effective working relationships across Front Office, Operations, Risk, Finance and Product Control leadership and coordinate delivery across team locations.

What you need to have to succeed in this role

• Demonstrate strong understanding of IFRS particularly as it relates to Markets and Markets Treasury to identify where financial misstatements may arise.
• Explain drivers of trading P&L including market movements, interest rate changes and credit spread movements.
• Apply strong working knowledge of internal controls and FIM.
• Evaluate workflows to identify points of failure and design practical sustainable control solutions.
• Ensure accuracy of data inputs calculations and reconciliations with complete evidence retained appropriately
• Communicate control requirements and outcomes clearly to stakeholders without a finance background.
• Influence decision‑making so business outcomes don’t compromise the Product Control environment.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize controls improving effectiveness and efficiency and reducing manual effort via automation where appropriate.

What we offer

The pay range for this role is 20 242 PLN – 25 000 PLN (monthly, gross).

Additional car allowance in the amount of 4,786 PLN (monthly, gross).

Variable pay is discretionary, but influenced by Group performance, business/function performance and individual performance.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits covering healthcare, family friendly leaves, pension and life assurance, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing.

• Additional bonuses for recognition awards
• Multisport card
• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• One‑time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN).
• Cafeteria platform
• Employee assistance program
• Additional contributions to PPK scheme
• Corporate parties & events
• CSR initiatives
• Nursery discounts
• Financial support with trainings and education
• Social fund
• Flexible working hours
• Free parking

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. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know.