Head Of Audit - Retail Credit Risk And Analytics (London)

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As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

Global Internal Audit provides independent, objective assurance to management and the risk and audit committees as to whether the framework of risk management, control, and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, is adequate and functioning. The primary role of Global Internal Audit (GIA) is to help the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the HSBC Group. GIA provides independent and objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of the Group’s framework of risk management, control and governance processes. GIA possesses specialized capabilities and skills through its versatile, inquisitive, and diverse team of global professionals.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Head of Audit - Retail Credit Risk and Analytics. As the Head of Audit - Retail Credit Risk and Analytics you will oversee and manage global retail credit risk audit portfolio and provide internal stakeholders with critical assessments of HSBC’s governance, risk and control frameworks as it relates to the management of Retail Credit Risk.

GIA values the diversity of perspectives, knowledge and experiences and we encourage candidates from an array of disciplines and backgrounds. GIA supports flexible working.

In this role, you will:

• Audit Entity Risk Assessments, the maintenance of the associated Audit Universe, and preparation and delivery of the Annual Audit Plan within expected timeframes, standards, methodology, budget, and best practices.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of macroeconomic, portfolio, regulatory requirements and control environments in order to dynamically assess continuous monitoring and audit needs. Critically analyse and determine key drivers of change for area of coverage and assess how these will impact GIA’s engagements.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships. Represent GIA in governance forums, including the preparation and presentation of associated audit packs.
• Demonstrate strong subject matter expertise of the Retail Business, Functional, and Regulatory environment (e.g. regulatory requirements under PRA, CRR, EBA and Basel 3.1), including developing trends, risks, controls, and expectations.
• Develop data analysis tools and techniques to provide assurance over controls.
• Support a strong risk and conduct culture across the Group and promote awareness and sound operational and strategic decision-making.
• Participate in Governance forums (e.g. Risk & Audit Committee, Risk Management Meeting, Boards, impairment committees).
• Deliver audit assignments, including continuous monitoring and risk assessments, provide constructive challenge, and value adding engagement with key stakeholders.
• Effective communication with Senior Management on the major plans, projects, strategic developments, and industry trends that impact functions and businesses. Maintain constructive relationships with external auditors and regulators.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Strong experience in Retail Credit Risk; preferably with experience across lines of defense. Consultancy, and external audit experience will be considered. Strong technical credit skills are needed to identify, design, build, and implement innovative auditing solutions.
• Strong understanding of retail credit products and regulatory requirements as they pertain to Retail Credit Risk, experience in evaluation of: policies underpinning underwriting and lending strategies, collections and recoveries, stress testing/sensitivity analysis of retail credit risk portfolios, IFRS9 Expected Credit Loss calculations, risk appetite frameworks and models used in retail credit risk management.
• Accounting, audit, analytical, financial, project management, quantitative, risk, and technology skills.
• Analytical and critical thinker, who can effectively manage competing priorities and complex challenges to deliver positive outcomes.
• Ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated to wide and varied audiences and a willingness to travel.

The base location for this role is UK Nationwide with a hybrid working pattern.

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