Head of Regulatory Compliance & Change Execution

Job Description

Some career choices have more impact than others. At HSBC we exist with the purpose of Opening up a World of Opportunity. We use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to provide opportunities for our customers and colleagues through global connectivity. We bring together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share. As an HSBC employee in Australia, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities, competitive pay, an embedded flexible working culture and a range of employee benefits. These include market-leading subsidised private health cover, enhanced parental pay and support when returning to work, subsidised banking products and services, bonus leave days and wellness programmes including discounted gym memberships. The Head of Regulatory Compliance and Change Execution will oversee and drive IWPB’s compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring effective management of regulatory requirements and ensuring potential risks to the business are identified, assessed, and mitigated when change or transformation activities are initiated. Responsibilities: Ensuring IWPB complies with all relevant regulation including APRA and ASIC, and other financial services laws and standards. Monitoring and interpreting regulatory changes and trends, advising senior management and business units on implications, and required actions. Ensure robust compliance frameworks, controls and processes are in place to proactively manage and mitigate regulatory risks. Lead the execution of compliance related change initiatives, ensuring new projects, processes, or systems are implemented in line with regulatory requirements and compliance standards. Oversee detailed analysis of proposed business changes, evaluating potential compliance risks and recommending mitigation strategies. Lead and manage the Compliance and Change Execution Teams, providing clear direction and professional development opportunities. Drive a strong culture of compliance and regulatory awareness across IWPB. Foster collaboration between business units such as legal and operations to ensure effective change management and regulatory compliance. Provide insightful, high-quality reporting to the IWPB Risk Management. Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to engage with all lines of defense, including managing all internal and external audits. Requirements: Significant experience in a senior risk management or assurance role. Strong understanding of Australian regulatory requirements. Strong understanding of control frameworks across non-financial risk. Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate complex issues for technical and non-technical stakeholders. High attention to detail, with the ability to identify risks and weaknesses in risk and control design and operating environments. Preference will be given to candidates who hold Australian PR/Citizenship or New Zealand Citizenship, or who can demonstrate current unrestricted work rights in Australia without limitations. We value different perspectives, we succeed together, collaborating across boundaries, we take responsibility, holding ourselves accountable to get things done. Through these values, HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are appreciated and respected and where opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow in an inclusive environment. Applications from First Nations peoples are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr