Senior Floor Surveillance Officer (f/m/d)

Being part of HSBC in France you’ll help evolve and grow our business. We encourage our colleagues to share their skills and drive positive change for society, in an accessible and inclusive environment.

Compliance is a global function that brings together all aspects of regulatory and financial crime risk management.  Acting as risk stewards, and incorporating a range of specialist teams, we work together with the business and leverage advanced technology to help HSBC navigate a complex regulatory landscape and embed a sustainable approach to compliance risk management that supports safe growth and serves customers fairly. Compliance aspires to continuously raise the bar and set leading standards across the industry to help HSBC safeguard its customers and the communities within which it operates.

What you will do: 

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Surveillance Senior Manager. The role will be responsible for the operation and continuous enhancement of controls to detect market abuse and misconduct risks.

The base location for this role is Paris, France. Surveillance at HSBC operates in a hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office and 2 days of remote work.

In this role you will:

•          Identify and investigate potential new forms of staff or counterparty misconduct.

•          Ensure that all alerts are satisfactorily escalated and resolved.

•          Undertake timely and accurate resolution of requests by Regulators, senior management and the businesses/asset classes into certain practices, businesses, individuals and events.  Escalate, as appropriate, any material findings or incidents of misconduct highlighted by these investigations.

•          Support the development of new trade surveillance controls to identify misconduct and market abuse, including in the testing of next generation trade and communications systems.

•          Partner with regulatory change and other regulatory SMEs to understand new and revised regulatory requirements, codes of practice and others, ensuring surveillance is correctly positioned to satisfy regulatory requirements and changes and that any impact is disseminated to the appropriate Businesses

•          Support management in the resolution of audit and control findings

You should apply if you have: 

• Subject matter expertise in markets products (including derivatives), preferably with experience in a surveillance, trading, product control or market risk role and a highly developed understanding of the product dynamics and trading terminology.
• Experience in a Surveillance or Compliance role in Markets, Securities Services, CIB is preferable, but not necessarily essential.
• A working understanding of the market abuse aspects of MAR, MIFID, and other relevant global regulations.
• The ability to analyse and present complex information in a clear, concise and precise written and verbal format is essential.
• An ability to think strategically, with perspective, and demonstrate resilience, is critical.
• An ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in Surveillance deliverables in both staff and stakeholders is critical.
• An ability to act in a pressurized, but supportive environment, is critical.
• An ability to self-motivate and ‘do the right thing’ is critical.
• The ability to maintain ‘grip’ and attention to detail on multiple and competing priorities, and ensure delivery through self and through or with others.
• Good, practical experience of risk management in a multi-dimensional environment (for example, industry expectations, regulatory pressures, extensive internal scrutiny, cost-constrained environment).

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:

HSBC operates multiple variable pay plans, to reflect the diverse nature of the businesses, roles and markets in which we operate. Variable pay is designed to reward colleagues for their individual performance and contribution, as well as the performance of their relevant Business / Infrastructure, and the overall Group.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits covering usually covering healthcare, life assurance, pension, and family friendly leaves, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing.

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.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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