Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.
Global Legal plays an important role in protecting the Group’s reputation by helping to future-proof the organisation through robust legal risk and issue advisory. Responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice to senior management and all global businesses and functions, the team offers a diverse range of legal skills, jurisdictional experience and practice specialisms across all countries and territories in which our businesses operate.
We are currently seeking an ambitious individual to join our Global Legal team, working together with colleagues to define, manage and achieve divisional business targets.
In this role, you will:
Leverage your deep banking experience working at a US regulated bank and bank holding company, which are critical legal entities of a systemically important global bank, to provide expert and professional legal and strategic advice, guidance, and support to ensure that the legal and reputational risks faced by businesses in the US are identified, reported and mitigatedBe a leader and trusted advisor to the businesses and functions in the U.S. and globally on bank and bank holding company regulatory issuesBe a key leader for the company’s regulatory policy advocacy initiatives with U.S. regulators (including banking, financial, securities, and derivatives regulators), collaborating with Legal, Public Affairs, and business and functional partners in the U.S. and globallyPartner cross functionally assess risk and to solve complex regulatory issuesLead and manage an inclusive team of lawyers to support the companyCoordinate, communicate and execute the strategic and operational objectives of the US Legal functionPartner with senior executives and business stakeholders to drive growth while managing legal and regulatory riskActively manage external spend related to regulatory advice required by the businessAct as a member of the US Legal Executive Committee, contributing as required on both regional and global issues and leadership actionsEvaluate and respond to changes in legal and regulatory requirements as they arise, including acting as the interlock with U.S. regulators, where applicable
Accountabilities for Business, Customers and Stakeholders:
Advise on a plan that supports sustainable business growth in the US and protects the bank, enabling the business to operate safely and within the letter and spirit of the lawEngage with the wider business and global function agendas, knowing and understanding the business to proactively provide sustainable solutions to regulatory issues, as well as challenging the business to ensure that appropriate controls are in placeDeliver of strong leadership and partnership that includes guidance, challenge, support and development for staff. Team and associated knowledge is recognised and valued by stakeholders
Leadership Teamwork
Lead through change and acts as a role model for new ways and standards of working being open, dependable and connectedIdentify, develop, retain and motivate teamsLead and develop an effective team through communication, performance management, development plans and reward/recognition practicesPromote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the HSBC brand
Drives Future Focused Strategy:
See beyond the ‘day to day’ work; taking a broad strategic view of the businessCreate strategies with insight and knowledge of the market, customers, competitors and digital technology
Demonstrates new ways of working to improve performance:
Takes both a global and country perspective on business issues
Inspires Role Models:
Collaborate proactively with employees at all levels and incorporates feedbackCreate buy-in to strategy enabling others to understand purpose and directionWidely acknowledged for attracting strong, talented teams and building networks
Balances Growth and Risk:
Work collaboratively across functional/business/geographic boundaries, sharing ideas and resources to mutual advantage
Executes for Results:
As a trusted advisor to the Business, continually adapts to deliver what is a priorityBalance the need for consensus, consultation and rigor with the need to drive progressDrive quickly to decisions based on available data and inputSuccessfully complete Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions training and post-course assessment as required
For this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $300,000.00 and $400,000.00
The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.
At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.