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 running 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 Manager, Financial Reporting Controls (SOX)

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Ensuring compliance with the COSO 2013 framework to support HSBC’s compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements (in coordination with Group and PwC).
• Perform SOX scoping in accordance with Finance FIM requirements and as per Group instructions
• Working closely with the Assurance team to complete annual walkthrough process reviews and testing of SOX in scope processes (as per FIM guidelines), to assess the design and operating effectiveness of SOX controls. 
• Maintaining regular communication with functions/businesses (Risk/GFC/Finance/INA/other) to identify any potential issue that could lead to a SOX deficiency. Ensure all deficiencies are recorded in HELIOS on a timely basis. Perform deficiency aggregation as per Group instructions. 
• Ensuring that all SOX End User Computing applications are identified and controls in place are in line with FIM requirements. Work closely with Business Information Risk Officer (BIRO). 
• Supporting delivery of project activity to improve the control environment.

Requirements

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

• Professional qualification such as ACA/CIMA/ACCA. 
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley legislation would be valuable, but is not essential.
• Understanding of the COSO framework.
• A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own/others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes.
• Experience in process mapping and risk and control identification.
• Track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better and an excellent understanding of the mechanism necessary to efficiently implement change. 
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. 

The base location for this role is London, around 2 days a week, working a hybrid pattern.

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 cultivates 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 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 creating circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.