Job description

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing 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.

We are seeking a dynamic, self-starting candidate to join HBSC’s US Public Affairs team as the Government Relations Associate. The US Public Affairs team is the liaison between HSBC North America and policymakers in the US government. The team engages with government officials to advocate for public policies that impact the bank and the financial services industry.

Here’s what you can expect:

As our Government Relations Associate you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, be effective at managing a demanding calendar of the principal executive in the Public Affairs office and have a demonstrated interest in the banking and financial services industry as well as in public policy. Other attributes include the ability to operate in and navigate a corporate setting and manage complex administrative requirements. Business coverage will include but not limited to: tracking legislation and regulations, monitoring relevant news and political developments that affect the organization, partnering with Public Affairs team members to create external and internal materials to effectively communicate with stakeholders; conducting policy and legislative research and preparing policy briefs, talking points, and executive briefings, organizing schedules, maintaining diaries, arranging travel and accommodations; coordinating activities, events, resources, meetings, services and managing internal and external stakeholders; assisting with budgeting, invoicing, and other internal requirements; supporting administration, composing presentations, drafting reports and assisting with key documents; and, managing external relationships and service providers.

For this role, HSBC targets a fixed pay range between $83,700 and $125,500.

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

Requirements

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

• You’re a collaborative teammate, but also a self-starter who is able to work independently with an entrepreneurial drive

• You’ll of course have excellent negotiation and drafting skills and will have demonstrated the ability to take initiative and apply good commercial and legal judgment

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.