CIB, HBUS Risk and Compliance GPS, VP

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorised to work in the US. This role plays a key part in ensuring that US GPS is effective in identifying, managing and mitigating Regulatory Compliance risks. The individual will provide advice and challenge to the GPS business based on a thorough understanding of key trends, opportunities and threats impacting the Regulatory Compliance function.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the provision of advisory services to GPS to support a clear understanding of Regulatory compliance risk exposure with respect to clients, transactions, and products.
• Maintain an effective control framework and ensure compliance with all relevant external laws & regulations, internal codes and policies and good market practices.
• Foster a strong risk and control and compliance culture, including ensuring adequate management focus and demonstrative “tone from the top” and proactive risk management.
• Strengthen GPS knowledge of risk and compliance management by incorporating risk and compliance considerations in all activities undertaken to protect and enable the business’ activities through a robust risk management understanding.
• Act in accordance with HSBC’s purpose and values, being cognisant of all applicable local legal, fiscal, regulatory and shareholder requirements as they relate to the Regulatory Compliance sub-function and the operations of HSBC.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required; advanced degree or certification (JD, MBA, CRCM, CAMS) preferred.
• Strong experience in financial services compliance, ideally in payments, digital banking or digital asset businesses.
• Strong working knowledge of OCC and FDIC rules, including guidance on third party-risk management, UDAAP, Reg R, Reg CC, customer protection, deposit operations and supervisory expectations for innovative banking activities.
• Experience supporting digital platforms and/or fintech integrations, with familiarity in blockchain or digital asset product is a plus.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate practical, business-aligned guidance.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to influence stakeholders and operate in a fast-paced environment.