Descripción
Being part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.
The Regulatory Compliance Officer - Corporate & Institutional Banking will:
Assist the HBCH Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO) in carrying out the mandate of the Compliance function and Regulatory Compliance in particular
Conduct regulatory advisory activity supporting the Corporate and Institutional business
in Switzerland
Provide stewardship to the First Line of Defence on Regulatory Compliance risks, local and foreign regulatory requirements & developments with regards to the ongoing and prospective business activities, transformation initiatives or other projects
Work closely with other departments and functions, active engagement and participation through various forums and by contributing to training, broadcasts and other communication initiatives on important Regulatory Compliance topics
Assist the HBCH CRCO in ensuring that Branch and HSBC Group initiatives, and specifically those concerning the Compliance and Risk function, are properly addressed and rolled out in HBCH
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!
What you will do:
Engage and undertake advisory, oversight of regulatory related activity and developments,
including:
Regulatory Change Implementation
Assess regulatory developments allocated to your risk type for accuracy of allocation, applicability and impact
Communicate relevant changes to the First Line of Defence as necessary, e.g. through a policy change
Act as steward for the implementation of assigned legal and regulatory developments
Conflicts of Interest
Assisting with the maintenance and development of the Conflicts of Interest
Register
Advising on new and existing conflicts as required
Advising on personal conflict matters such as Personal Account Dealing, Outside
Activities and Personal Connection conflicts
Cross border marketing
Provide guidance and advice to relationship managers and product teams relating to cross border activity
Market Abuse / Handling of Non-Public Information
Ensuring that regulatory announcements to FINMA, or any other competent
Authorities are timely, where needed in cooperation with Group colleagues
Advising staff on certain transactions and providing clearance (including Restricted List transactions)
Advice on insider registers (GIRS)
Disclosures
Responding to incoming position questions (internal and external)
Providing advice on regulations across various markets
Responding to client / counterparty queries
Risk Stewardship
Strong command of HSBC’s Regulatory Compliance risk and control taxonomy; advising and providing training to 1LOD on conduct, complaint handling, new and ongoing product management, regulatory duty to customers, information barriers and “need to know” requirements, and electronic communications policies
Review and assess 1LOD Regulatory Compliance Risk and Control Assessments and record reviews and / or challenges in the system of record
Engage with 1LOD to assess trigger events and impact on local risk profile
In this role you will :
Understand of technicalities of products and services offered by HBCH
Identifying Regulatory Compliance risks in all services and products offered by HBCH
Understand the impact of compliance issues throughout HBCH
Business oriented approach, foster and maintain an attitude of ‘can do’ Compliance
Raise awareness of Compliance responsibilities within the First Line of Defence of HBCH
Maintain and improve standards of compliance in a rapidly growing and diversifying business
Keep abreast of all regulatory development and anticipate changes in order to ensure full compliance at all times
Requirements :
Degree in law or equivalent university degree preferred
Good understanding of Corporate Banking business, products, services and regulatory matters and initiatives affecting the industry
Good knowledge Swiss law and regulations, FINMA Circulars, applicable foreign law, and HSBC internal guidelines and policies
Solid and proven practical experience gained in the financial / banking sector or legal / compliance area
Good communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Service-oriented attitude with ability to provide practical advice and solutions to meet business needs
Able to work independently and autonomously, while also being an excellent team player
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in French and / or German an advantage
Computer literacy required, with skills in all MS software (Word, Powerpoint, and Excel) and other applications
Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you
believe this role is right for you.
What you’ll get in return:
Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefits:
We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University.
You can work your way and will have a say in when, where and how you and your team flexibly work together.
Our benefits will give you financial security, and can include:
Health & meal allowance, public transport or (e-)bike allowance
Our family-focused benefits can help you to support your loved ones and include: days off for key events (weddings, moving house, adoption). A one-time marriage or registering of a "Civil Partnership" grant. One-time premium for birth or adoption, as "gift" or "voucher. 4 weeks’ paternity leave & 26 weeks’ maternity leave
Emergency Childcare with the Red Cross, free of charges for HSBC employees.
Purchased holidays scheme, unpaid leave, sabbatical, Volunteering Leave,
Accident insurance (private coverage) paid by the Employer, attractive Pension Scheme
We’ll give you a huge range of resources that support your mental, physical and social wellbeing,
including:
Various sports and leisure activities organised by the employees for the employees.
The Bank offers to the employees and their family members specialised free, confidential service to help them deal with any personal problems – either at work or at home. Unlimited telephone consultations services available 24/7.
You’ll have opportunities to work internationally - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices
You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests.
HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2025” in Switzerland. This recognition from the Top
Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in
Switzerland.
At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity and by joining our team, you can
be part of something bigger. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at
HSBC are inclusive and accessible.
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.
HSBC is a signatory company of the Advance Charter. This Charter is a commitment towards gender equality in business and hence a workplace environment that supports a fair and balanced approach to hiring, remunerating, promoting and retaining female talent.
Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability,religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at theirbest.
If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process,
please let us know.
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.
Within HSBC in Switzerland all internal candidates from Group and external applicants are required (subject to local laws), to pass satisfactorily a series of additional checks both as part of the application process and, if successfully recruited into the role. The Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are first carried out as part of this recruitment exercise, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis.
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visit: www.hsbc.com/careers