Description
In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.
Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC, we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth, and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers.
The Role US Public Affairs is HSBC Bank USA’s voice in Washington, helping policymakers understand the bank’s role in the financial system and its importance to the US economy. As Director, US Public Affairs, you’ll shape and advance HSBC’s public policy positions and support the bank’s legislative, regulatory and reputational objectives.
You’ll represent HSBC with stakeholders across Congress, the US Executive Branch, regulators, trade associations and the diplomatic community. Working closely with internal partners across the business, legal, compliance, corporate communications and global colleagues, you’ll translate political and policy developments into clear implications for the bank.
Success means building trusted relationships, providing timely advice to senior executives and delivering well-judged policy engagement that supports HSBC’s strategic priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and advance HSBC’s public policy positions in partnership with HSBC businesses, legal, compliance, corporate communications and global colleagues
- Create and execute strategic and tactical plans with Group and US Public Affairs to progress legislative, regulatory and reputational objectives
- Represent HSBC’s interests before the legislative and executive branches of the US government
- Build and maintain relationships with members of the House and Senate, congressional staff and financial regulators
- Evaluate legislative and regulatory proposals with internal stakeholders and communicate their impact to the bank and to policymakers
- Arrange meetings between senior HSBC executives and senior US policymakers and the diplomatic community
- Provide strategic advice to senior executives on policy and geopolitical developments and communicate concise assessments of key updates
- Brief HSBC clients on US policy, political and geopolitical developments and what they may mean in practice
Requirements:
- Bring professional experience in government relations, financial policy or financial regulation
- Bring experience working in the corporate sector
- Bring experience working in the legislative and/or executive branches
- Apply sound judgement grounded in strong ethical behavior consistent with HSBC’s values and culture
- Use political judgement and analytical skills to interpret policy developments and their implications
- Manage strategic senior-level relationships independently and maintain them over time
- Build subject matter expertise and deliver against strategic policy objectives
- Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and in person with senior stakeholders
Benefits: As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives.