In this role you will
- Support the design, maintenance, and enhancement of HBCE third party risk management standards, methodologies, and oversight approach, aligned to Group frameworks
- Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure regulatory expectations are reflected in HBCE processes, including EBA Guidelines and DORA
- Facilitate HBCE Third Party Risk governance, including preparing materials, Management Information, and action tracking for the HBCE Third Party Oversight Committee, and escalating key issues for remediation where required.
- Monitor third party risk management activities across HBCE to ensure operation within risk appetite/tolerance, identifying themes, control gaps, and systemic issues
- Deliver independent Oversight and Quality Assurance, including supporting and executing adherence reviews and testing plans to validate compliance with third party risk management frameworks and evidence standards
- Support regulatory and audit engagement, including coordination of responses and evidence for reviews/inspections (including preparation activity for ECB onsite inspection), and tracking remediation to closure.
- Collaborate with Business, Functions and entity stakeholders to embed third party risk requirements into business-as-usual processes and support continuous improvement initiatives
You should apply if you have
- Demonstrated experience in third party risk management, operational risk, or related disciplines within the financial service sector
- Good understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks, including awareness of EBA Guidelines and DORA expectations as applicable to third party risk
- Experience supporting governance, oversight reporting, and audit/regulatory responses (evidence management, issue tracking, remediation follow-up)
- Continuous improvement mindset with a practical focus on strengthening real risk outcomes
- Very good communication skills, especially in English, to explain complex regulatory topics to the business lines
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:
- Work-life balance: We offer flexible working models such as flextime, home office and part-time options.
- Family friendliness: You find it hard to reconcile your family and your career? Not with us! Among others, we offer (comprehensive/ wide-ranging) child care options in our company nursery schools.
- Development: At HSBC we never stand still. Thanks to HSBC My Career and HSBC University, we offer you the opportunity for continuous (personal) development and to acquire future skills. This includes helpful tools for individual career planning.
- Perks and Financial Security: Our company ticket, a company bike, a subsidized canteen, IT Leasing options or discounts from our ‘Corporate Benefits’ programme – will help you save money! Every employee will receive an employer-funded pension and an insurance to support you in case of an accident. You can enjoy 30 days of vacation as well as additional holidays (Christmas and New Years Eve)
- Health: We offer a comprehensive range of health-related services such as medical check-ups, Sabbaticals, a lifetime working time account, a family service, joint sports groups or Mindfulness Sessions. Take your pick!
- Internationality: You’ll have opportunities to work internationally - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices.
- Connecting with colleagues: 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 Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Switzerland.
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. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We value difference!
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Job Reference: DE04584
