Senior Manager, Strategic Risk

HSBC Holdings plc; Kraków; On-site; PLN 237,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card

Private medical care

Life insurance

Home office set-up reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Job summary

HSBC in Kraków is seeking a senior Global Enterprise Risk Management professional to join the Strategic Risk team. You will co-lead end-to-end risk inputs for the STAP, GSM and 7.1b processes and prepare executive-ready materials for senior leadership.

You will partner with Strategy, Business Lines, Finance and Risk & Compliance to drive risk governance and deliver timely insights. The role is based in Kraków with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to influence risk decisions in

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of risk management in a global banking context.
• Knowledge of regulatory landscape applicable to risk management.
• Deep understanding of risk identification, assessment, monitoring, controls, and mitigation, including operational risk awareness.
• Proven stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical capability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Excellent written communication for Board/Executive-ready papers.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead end-to-end risk input for STAP, GSM and 7.1b processes, partnering with strategy colleagues.
• Produce executive-ready materials that synthesize risks, issues, mitigants and decisions.
• Deliver high-quality management information on the STAP transaction pipeline, including throughput and cycle times.
• Provide risk insights and thematic analysis for Strategic Execution Risk reporting.
• Support senior managers with portfolio deep dives and risk-based challenge.
• Coordinate the FRP process from a Strategic Risk perspective with stakeholder alignment.
• Build relationships across Strategy, Business Lines, Finance and Risk and Compliance.
• Collaborate with Internal and External Audit to maintain a holistic risk view and close audit findings.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

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

Global Enterprise Risk Management sits within Group Risk and Compliance and helps ensure HSBC has a coherent Risk Management Framework, Risk Taxonomy and tools to operate within its Global Risk Appetite. Within ERM, the Strategic Risk team provides enterprise-wide oversight and challenge on the most material risks to HSBC’s strategy and its delivery, ensuring the bank can respond quickly to external change. This role supports both Strategic Direction and Strategic Execution Risk, with a strong focus on the STAP, GSM and 7.1b process and the governance that underpins effective decision-making.

What you’ll do

• Co-lead end-to-end risk input for the STAP, GSM and 7.1b process, partnering with strategy colleagues to drive senior engagement and clear recommendations
• Produce executive-ready materials that synthesise key risks, issues, mitigants and decisions required
• Deliver high-quality management information on the STAP transaction pipeline, including throughput, cycle times and recurring themes
• Feed pipeline insights into Strategic Execution Risk reporting, including thematic analysis and forward-looking risk commentary
• Support Strategic Execution Risk senior managers by delivering targeted portfolio deep dives, providing clear insights and risk-based challenge
• Coordinate the FRP process from a Strategic Risk perspective, ensuring timely inputs, strong stakeholder alignment and clear articulation of strategic risk considerations
• Build trusted relationships across Strategy, Business Lines, Finance and Risk and Compliance to enable consistent risk management practices
• Partner with oversight functions and Internal and External Audit to maintain a holistic view of the risk profile and drive timely closure of audit issues and self-identified findings

What you need to have to succeed in this role

• Strong understanding of risk management in a global banking context and how it supports strategic ambitions and safe growth
• Good knowledge of the regulatory landscape relevant to risk management and the ability to assess impacts of regulatory change
• Deep understanding of risk identification, assessment, monitoring, controls and mitigation, including operational risk awareness
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to gain buy-in and establish credibility with senior leaders
• Strong analytical capability and the ability to synthesise complex, ambiguous information into clear, actionable insight
• Excellent written communication skills with experience producing Board or Executive-ready papers and decision-useful management information
• Ability to operate as a constructive change agent, challenging effectively and diplomatically while maintaining pace and quality
• Experience working across a matrix organisation and supporting a multi-locational team, demonstrating accountability within the Three Lines of Defence model

What we offer

The pay range for this role is 21258 PLN - 31800PLN (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