Job Description

The Markets business encompasses HSBC’s sales and trading operations for institutional and corporate clients. Markets has four core businesses which include Global Foreign Exchange, Equities, Securities Financing and Global Debt Markets. HSBC buys/sells both cash and derivative products with a focus in the US to deliver international products to our US-based clients, as well as delivering US products to our international client base.

Our global network provides the advantage of being able to connect with senior leaders, industry professionals and peers from all over the world. They are on hand to give you advice about multi-asset services and market-leading products. Our strong position in the global markets gives you an established platform to start building your career.

The Markets COO business management team is responsible for supporting the Global Markets Chief Operating officer and Head of Markets in all aspects of the Global Markets operating model. Perform financial, operational, technological and administrative tasks related to the Markets business, enabling trader and sales persons to concentrate more exclusively on revenue projection.

Role Purpose

• This role is responsible for helping the business execute on its strategic initiatives mainly focused on revenue growth, cost reduction, risk reduction and/or consolidation (as well as balance sheet and capital optimization)

• Support various sales and trading desks by engaging in various project work streams

• Assist the Americas COO office in gathering information, providing creative input and helping to prepare regular updates to US and Global Management.

• Develop a working relationship with stakeholders across the Global Business and Global COO communities to help implement strategic enhancements to current processes

• Create a close working relationship with the Business heads and the management team in order to support business related tasks.

Operational

• Preparation and coordination of recurring and ad-hoc Management Information required by the GM COO Management office

• Provide day to day support to business heads and their teams on Business Management operations

• Co-ordinate the use of technology to increase operating efficiency

• Ensure the business operates using accepted global and local standards, processes and principles.

Leadership

• Shows belief in own ability to deliver successfully for the business, combined with a personal commitment to the organisation.

• Builds, maintains and acts on strong relationships with internal and external clients.

• Communicate and ensure the promotion of business objectives and promote an environment for achieving objectives.

• Encourage constructive cross-country and cross-business teamwork by demonstrating collaboration and challenging actions and behaviours that are not consistent with the best interest of the business and HSBC’s customers.

• Provide recommendations to management to drive business results and achieve financial goals

Requirements

Employment eligibility to work with HSBC in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

• General Awareness of Global Markets

• Desire to acquire knowledge of products and sectors that are key to the business.

• Develop and maintain a network of contacts across all relevant product areas and disciplines.

• Strong communication skills.

• Excellent problem solving abilities and organizational/time management skills

• Maintain positive and productive working relationships, .

• Treat everyone with dignity, honesty and respect. Show high levels of self-awareness, understand impact of own behaviour on others and upholds the highest standards of company values/ practice.

• Demonstrates personal drive and energy to help the business achieve company set targets

• Demonstrates cultural awareness and organisational sensitivity

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming, diverse and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Our global businesses serve around 39 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories. Our customers range from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies, governments and international organizations. We aim to connect them to opportunities and help them to achieve their ambitions.