SVP of Governance Risk Management - HSBC

HSBC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Singapore is seeking a Senior Vice President, Oversight and Reporting, to manage compliance risks across various business lines. The role demands a strong background in Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, along with the ability to lead and support strategic oversight efforts. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees, professional qualifications, and solid experience in complex financial institutions, contributing to high-quality regulatory submissions and internal audits.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Postgraduate or professional qualifications in Risk or Compliance.
• Strong relevant experience in Regulatory Compliance or Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Regulatory Compliance in strategic oversight.
• Drive second line oversight of compliance risks.
• Assist in preparing and delivering stewardship materials.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Analytical skills

Team Leadership

Cross-functional Governance

Education

University degree in Law, Accounting, Business, Risk Management, or a related field

Postgraduate or professional qualifications in Risk, Compliance, or Financial Regulation

Job description

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you'll be. 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.

Risk and Compliance is a global function that brings together all aspects of regulatory and financial crime risk management. Acting as risk stewards, and incorporating a range of specialist teams, we work together with the business and leverage advanced technology to help HSBC navigate a complex regulatory landscape and embed a sustainable approach to compliance risk management that supports safe growth and ensures fair outcomes for clients. Compliance aspires to continuously raise the bar and set leading standards across the industry to help HSBC safeguard its customers and the communities within which it operates.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Senior Vice President, Oversight and Reporting.

In this role you will

• Support the Head of Regulatory Compliance (RC) in providing strategic oversight of RC risk stewardship activities across eight licensed entities in Singapore, ensuring alignment with Group Compliance and local regulatory expectations
• Drive second line oversight of compliance risks across all lines of business and global functions, under the direction of the Head of RC
• Assist in preparing and delivering stewardship materials, regulatory self-assessments, and challenge exercises for senior management and regulators
• Develop thematic insights by analysing structured data across controls, breaches, regulatory metrics, and risk themes, to inform the Head of RC's oversight
• Help Head of RC feed into key governance routines such as RMM, and co-ordinate the running of the Compliance Risk Forum (CRF), jointly chaired by the Head of RC
• Ensure outputs for governance forums and regulators (including MAS) meet the required standards of quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Coordinate timely regulatory submissions, thematic responses, and internal audit deliverables across RC, ensuring consistency and follow-through
• Supervise and coach team members, including onshore and offshore resources, to enable high-quality execution of compliance oversight deliverables

To be successful you will need

• University degree in Law, Accounting, Business, Risk Management, or a related field
• Postgraduate or professional qualifications in Risk, Compliance, or Financial Regulation are advantageous
• Strong relevant experience in Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or a related control function
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional governance, oversight, or assurance work in complex, matrixed financial institutions
• Prior experience in a global bank, financial regulator, or professional services firm (e.g., Big 4, advisor) is highly valued
• Familiarity with MAS regulatory expectations and requirements, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality regulatory submissions and responses

Opening up a world of opportunity

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