VP US R&C P&D - Project Manager

HSBC Global Services Limited • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Project Manager will operate within the US R&C P&D function, driving the execution of strategic initiatives, enhancing operating effectiveness, and ensuring alignment between global R&C priorities and US regulatory and business requirements. This role sits at the center of cross-functional delivery, partnering with R&C sub-functions, the HNAH COO organization, and global stakeholders to design, mobilize, and execute high-impact initiatives. The individual will need to combine structured program management with pragmatic problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 10- 15 years of experience in project/program management within Risk, Compliance, or a related control function.
• Solid experience in independently managing and delivering content-focused projects that cover a broad range of risk or operational processes working across different levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leader with an ownership mindset focused on outcomes and accountability. Sound judgement in navigating risk, regulatory, and business considerations
• Collaborative approach with the ability to bridge global and local requirements.; as well as resilience and adaptability in evolving regulatory and organizational contexts.
• Track-record in working/collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes. Strong knowledge of transformation / change frameworks and performance improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills with the seniority required to interface directly with the US CRO, CCO, and Global R&C Leadership. Proven ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely and present compelling arguments and insight to management to support business decisions
• Ability to distil data into clear narratives, themes, and issues while navigating complexity/ambiguity and unstructured information
• High proficiency in use of technologies and strong presentation skills and proficiency in MS Powerpoint, MS Excel, and other MS Office tools and AI based productivity tools
• Clear record of managing and delivering high number of competing tasks/workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Sound understanding of Risk and Compliance functions, risk taxonomy, risk management frameworks, and key processes and its role as a 2nd line function in both enabling the business and fulfilling the firm’s risk management responsibilities.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Management consultancy experience is also a plus.
• Experienced in the unique requirements of the US banking market and regulatory landscape preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead projects from initiation through deployment, developing problem statements, business cases, plans/schedules and milestones, and measurable outcomes
• Manage scope, dependencies, issues and risks. Projects can be R&C-specific or broader US/Group initiatives that impact the US R&C function and operating model
• Regularly present project progress to Leadership clearly and concisely highlighting issues, risks and mitigating actions for awareness and escalation.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with the R&C Leadership Team, senior stakeholders at the Group level, and external partners
• Oversee internal controls and services provided by the US CCO function: risk, control assessment, and issues management, including liaison with stakeholders to define required actions, and to provide oversight on progress
• Oversee and manage internal governance and program frameworks (committees/meetings, actions and submissions) – and support delivery of internal governance
• Design standardized templates and lead targeted and structured discovery interviews with SMEs to document existing processes, hand-offs, and outputs. Analyze processes to identify any opportunities for optimization or re-engineering

Benefits

• tailored professional development opportunities
• competitive pay and benefits package
• robust Wellness Hub
• welcoming and inclusive work environment
• Employee Resource Groups
• industry-leading volunteerism policy
• generous matching gift program
• comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed