In this role, you will be:

• Acquiring, analysing and concluding on information to evaluate the design and operating efficiency of internal controls. Identifying gaps in business processes and reviewing proposed management actions to close these gaps;
• Ensuring that the results and documentation of audit work meets the required internal standards and expectations of external partners such as regulators;
• Based on audit fieldwork, drafting of audit findings which articulate the issues and risks succinctly and accurately identify the root causes;
• Leading a small team of auditors independently during fieldwork when acting as a site lead, optimally communicating with key partners and delivering against the audit objectives in prescribed timeframes;
• Assisting in mentoring junior members of the team during reviews where required;
• Chipping in to and supporting the development of new auditing tools via data analytics;
• Chipping in to continuous monitoring activities in order to keep an up to date risk assessment of various business activities; and maintaining current knowledge of emerging industry and regulatory topics;

Requirements

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Strong Banking knowledge or experience particularly in the field of Relationship Management, Credit & Lending, Investment Banking (Corporate Finance or Capital Markets) such as Relationship Coverage, Leverage and Acquisition Finance, Asset Finance, Project and Export Finance, Advisory, Mergers and Acquisitions, DCM, ECM or Portfolio Management. In addition, knowledge of climate and sustainability risks, balanced finance, financial crime risk and / or credit risk management is a significant advantage;
• A professional qualification in Accountancy or similar with 5 years post qualification experience is desirable but if not held then the applicant must have relevant business or audit experience i.e. Global Banking professional with experience in Corporate Finance or Capital Markets. For instance: Front Office, Credit Risk Officer, Business Management, Compliance Officer or Internal Audit for the area’s stated above;
• High level written & verbal communication skills with experience of speaking publicly to senior partners, adapting their style and approach to suit the audience, delivering difficult messages, debating the significance of topics and influencing others to their way of thinking;
• The ability to analyse, review & visualise large amounts of data using data analytics software is a significant advantage;
• Project management skills including planning and implementing audits in line with business priorities, using a variety of analysis and problem solving techniques;
• Experience of project management and leading small teams during assignments, reviewing work, assessing performance, providing coaching and drafting appraisals;
• Have the ability to handle several projects simultaneously such as concurrent planning, fieldwork or documentation for two (sometimes three) audits;
• Experience of making timely and practical business decision, even in times of ambiguity, considering various perspectives and taking ownership for outcomes;
• A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own/others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes.

The base location for this role is 8 Canada Sq, London with a hybrid working arrangement in place and some travel required.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

At HSBC, we look to enable our employees to better balance their work / life priorities and have the flexibility required to meet exciting needs as they progress through different life stages. Where possible we will consider the following flexible working options: part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, and working from home and staggered hours. If in considering a role with HSBC you have a need for some flexibility in your working arrangements please discuss this with the recruitment team in the early stages of the application process.

As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term health condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Within the work place you will have access to various employee resource groups which strive to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. HSBC has in place processes in order to avoid nepotism, which means to avoid crafting circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.

We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies!