Job description

Some careers open more doors than others!

If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. 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. 

Global Finance is integral to HSBC’s purpose and strategy, playing a valued role in managing costs and deploying capital in the most effective way. Our global team of finance professionals partner with the business to provide trusted insights and forward looking analysis, accuracy, efficiency, and control to frame and influence business decisions. 

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. 

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of London Equities Product control - Team Lead. 

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Primary engagement to all Front Office and Back Office senior stakeholders for Equity Derivatives.
• Driving change, both strategic and tactical
• Oversight of aspects of all daily/monthly processes and controls performed by near-shore team. Deal effectively with day-to-day production issues and appropriate escalation of issues or risks arising from this.
• Ensure compliance with audit recommendation, FIM and maintenance of the control environment
• Training and development of the near-shore team
• Lead the near-shore team in identifying and implementing process/systems changes to ensure function is aligned with best practice

Requirements

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

• Very good analytical skills, supported by numerate degree at 2:1 level or better (or equivalent)
• Either qualified accountant supported by numerical degree, or minimum 5yrs post graduate experience working in analytical Product Control role
• Good knowledge of the Equity Derivatives asset class, alternate asset classes will be considered too.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to be able to face off to management, both oral and written;
• Strong IT skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel;
• Excellent relationship management skills, being able to face off with key senior stakeholders, such as desk heads, and provide summary of issues and business summaries to senior Product Control management as and when requested;
• Demonstrated success working proactively both independently and in teams. Familiarity with operating in an environment where high levels of autonomy and accountability are the norm;
• Ambitious and motivated – a “self-starter” who is proactive and driven;
• Experience of working in a Product Control P&L function, with strong control focus and proven understanding of the Product Control workflow;

The base location for this role is London 8CS, supported by hybrid working arrangements. 

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC!

HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website. 

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 aim 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 creating 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 

Recruitment Helpdesk: 
Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com 
Telephone: +44 2078328500 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.