Director, Compliance Advisory

Who are HSBC Innovation Banking?

HSBC Innovation Banking is the power behind the UK’s forward-thinkers, future-makers, and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO typically within the technology and life science sectors.

Whether it’s comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Strategic Fund Solutions, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them, and everything in between. We're proud to accelerate growth for our clients, create meaningful connections and communities, and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Here’s to never standing still. Come and join us!

The team you’ll work with:

Sitting within the Compliance function, our Compliance Advisory team help to ensure the business comply with all the necessary regulatory and policy requirements, through the provision of specialist guidance, assessing and mitigating risk and implementing appropriate controls. Our team act as a trusted partner to the business, taking a proactive and constructive approach to providing advice and compliance risk oversight.

The value you’ll add:

As a Compliance Advisory Director, you’ll report directly into our Head of Compliance and help her to lead the Compliance Advisory team in the provision of advice to the business, fostering a culture of collaboration across all lines of defense, as well as actively supporting (and deputising as needed.

What you can expect to be doing:

Leading and developing the Compliance Advisory team, fostering a culture of collaboration across all lines of defense.

Building and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and industry associations, to stay informed about industry trends and best practice

Participating in the oversight of product governance decision making.

Collaborating with peers and cross functional teams to further develop a strong risk awareness and bolster the strength of the compliance function.

Provide expert compliance advice and guidance to the whole HSBC Innovation Banking UK organisation.

Supporting the effective implementation of the recently adopted HSBC risk management framework

Ensure updates to regulatory frameworks and requirements are monitored and implemented.

A track record of leading a team, building capability within the team, and positioning a function as being a trusted and valued advisor to the business. 

Strong communication and influencing skills to change behaviour and build a strong risk culture.

Experience working in a regulated environment and regulatory landscape, with focus on commercial lending, payment services, Open Banking.

Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, such as FCA and PRA, good knowledge of MIFID and or EMIR.

Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks, compliance programs, and risk management strategies.

Excellent relationship management skills and ability to build strong working relationships with peers, colleagues and remotely based teams and individuals at all levels of the organisation as well as with Board Members and regulators.

Where you’ll be based:

Our home office in Finsbury Square, London. We offer hybrid working to all of our employees, so you can flex between home and the office.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

HSBC Innovation Banking is an equal opportunities employer. We support inclusive practices within our assessment process. If you need any specific support or adjustments, please highlight to your Recruiter or via your application