Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer

Job description

Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer - fixed contract for 12 months

Tasks

• Act as a second line of defense for the first and second lines and provide regulatory advice
• Perform regulatory advisory activities with a focus on regulatory developments, orderly functioning of financial markets, cross-border activities of PB&C teams and client behavior
• Analyze regulatory and compliance requirements and identify potential regulatory and compliance gaps
• Contribute to the visibility of the Regulatory Compliance function through regular interactions with other departments and by contributing to training, briefings and other communication initiatives
• Collaborate with Wealth Planning (Geneva and Zurich), Group Regulatory and Compliance teams

Requirements

• Degree in law or equivalent and relevant experience in the compliance field
• Detailed understanding of financial services regulation; products, services and regulatory issues and initiatives affecting the industry
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations, FINMA guidelines, appropriate design/controls and HSBC Group ethical/leadership policies and practices
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations
• Establish and maintain proactive relationships with financial/compliance regulators facing the industry or legal/compliance areas
• Comprehensive understanding of all financial products
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong investigative skills
• Ability to work under pressure while also taking the time to find practical solutions that meet business needs
• Ability to work flexibly when needed; while also maintaining an organized work schedule and focus
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Fluent in English; written and verbal. Knowledge of French or German is an advantage
• Computer skills required, with proficiency in MS software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other applications

What we offer

• We support your career development, including sequential development programs, mentoring and coaching, and world-class training through HSBC University
• You can advance your career and still have an opinion on where, when and how you can best work
• Our services and well-being focus on financial security and comprehensiveness:
• Health and well-being services
• Public transportation to and from the office
• Our family-oriented services to help you support your loved ones include:
• Various sports and activities organized by the bank for employees
• The bank provides access to professional counselors to help them deal with personal problems