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Job descriptionSome careers open more doors than others.If you\xe2\x80\x99re 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.Business Descriptor:The Compliance function is a Second line of defence (LOD) function, responsible for reviewing and challenging the activities of the Group\xe2\x80\x99s businesses (also referred to as \xe2\x80\x9cthe First LOD\xe2\x80\x9d) to ensure that they effectively manage as \xe2\x80\x9cRisk Owners\xe2\x80\x9d the Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance risks inherent in or arising from the conduct of their activities and for which they are responsible. The Second LOD consists of \'Risk Stewards\' who are independent of the commercial risk-taking activities undertaken by the First LOD. The Compliance function is a Risk Steward for a number of non-financial risks in accordance with HSBC Group\xe2\x80\x99s risk framework. Compliance ensures adherence to applicable regulations and standards by setting the policies which cover HSBC\xe2\x80\x99s regulatory requirements, and mitigate conduct and reputational risk issues. The team strives to remain ahead of the regulatory change agenda and ensures the business understands the implications and is prepared for change. It monitors how the Global Businesses and Functions manage their responsibilities with regard to complying with the regulations and helps resolve compliance deficiencies.We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a VP Compliance Assurance.Job IntroductionThis is a role within Compliance Assurance (CA), which provides assurance activities over regulatory compliance (RC) and financial crime (FC) risks.The role contributes to the global standardised CA approach ensuring that it is aligned to the bank\xe2\x80\x99s Risk Management Framework (RMF). It is responsible for contributing to the delivery of end-to-end assurance work over RC and FC risks and controls. The role holder is a subject matter expert on assessing the effectiveness of risk management activities to meet industry standards, country regulatory obligations and bank policy.The role holder will be required to lead and contribute to assurance reviews across multiple Global Businesses/ Functions for HSBC India (INM) and manage effective relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues.Principal ResponsibilitiesImpact on the Business\xc2\xb7 Support the design and execution of assurance activities, ensuring that all relevant standards, policies and procedures are met.\xc2\xb7 Provide subject matter expertise to and advise colleagues, supporting the identification of appropriate review scope and delivery of assurance activities.\xc2\xb7 Inform Risk Owners, Control Owners and Risk Stewards of the design and operational effectiveness of the controls within their area of oversight and control.\xc2\xb7 Escalate significant control deficiencies in a timely manner.\xc2\xb7 Proactively identify key emerging compliance risks across the Global Businesses/ Functions.Customers/Stakeholders\xc2\xb7 Build strong relationships with all internal stakeholders, adopting a cohesive approach to the execution of tasks with minimum conflict.\xc2\xb7 Develop/maintain positive and professional relationships with external stakeholders, while ensuring the independence of the assurance function.\xc2\xb7 Provide stakeholders with timely, concise insight into assurance activities.\xc2\xb7 Drive the provision of consistent MI on the issues identified through CA activities.Leadership & Teamwork\xc2\xb7 Support the production of high quality CA deliverables, through effective quality control at each stage of the CA review life-cycle i.e. Terms of Reference issuance, fieldwork completion and reporting.\xc2\xb7 Demonstrate effective teamwork, engagement and collaboration within CA.\xc2\xb7 Set the highest standards through personal behaviour and interaction with others.Operational Effectiveness and Control\xc2\xb7 Support high operational standards within the team, avoiding high risk findings from Internal Audit or other internal/external Assurance teams.\xc2\xb7 Be innovative in executing all responsibilities, providing solutions to complex issues in a high-risk environment.\xc2\xb7 Through effective analysis of key information, support the identification and communication of emerging trends that may impact the effectiveness of CA.Requirements

• Extensive RC and/or FC knowledge, with some experience in assurance or testing activities
• Relevant external financial services qualification
• Clear understanding of regulatory and/or financial crime compliance risk within the global financial services industry
• Capable of building positive and resilient partnerships with key stakeholders
• Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues
• Excellent communication skills with very strong inter-personal and influencing skills
• Track record of working autonomously
• Decision-making capability
• Strong English language skills (written and spoken)
• Minimum Graduation or as required for the role, whichever is higher

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