Head of Custody Clearing And Settlements, Asset Services NFR (London, GB, E14 5HQ)

HSBC
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Governance","Stakeholder management","Risk management","Problem-solving","Coaching"]

Lead the global Non-Financial Risk (NFR) capability for Custody, Clearing & Settlements and Asset Services Operations. Set NFR risk strategy and culture, strengthen the control environment, and embed risk/control assessments to keep operations within appetite. Drive end-to-end remediation for audit, regulatory, and assurance findings, oversee governance and escalation, and enhance operational resilience through mapping, vulnerability identification, and scenario testing. Build management information (KRIs/KPIs) for risk forums globally.

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Head of Custody Clearing And Settlements, Asset Services NFR (London, GB, E14 5HQ)

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Job Summary

Lead the global Non-Financial Risk (NFR) capability for Custody, Clearing & Settlements and Asset Services Operations. Set NFR risk strategy and culture, strengthen the control environment, and embed risk/control assessments to keep operations within appetite. Drive end-to-end remediation for audit, regulatory, and assurance findings, oversee governance and escalation, and enhance operational resilience through mapping, vulnerability identification, and scenario testing. Build management information (KRIs/KPIs) for risk forums globally.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the global NFR capability for Custody, Clearing & Settlements and Asset Services Operations, including risk strategy and culture.
  • •Establish and improve the Operations control environment across control design, execution quality, evidence standards, and assurance readiness.
  • •Embed consistent risk and control assessments (e.g., RCSA and ICAs where applicable) to identify, assess, and treat risks within appetite.
  • •Manage end-to-end issue remediation for audit, regulatory, and internal assurance findings, including root cause analysis and sustainable fixes.
  • •Oversee governance for issue tracking, reporting, and escalation to support timely closure and prevent recurrence.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •Domain expertise across Custody, Clearing & Settlements and Asset Services, including end-to-end operating models, product/service flows, and regulatory expectations.
  • •Proven global experience owning Non-Financial Risk, Operational Risk, and Controls across complex multi-site operations.
  • •Track record delivering sustainable remediation for high-severity issues in partnership with 2LoD/Internal Audit through closure and evidence of effectiveness.
  • •Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization, securing decisions and sponsorship through governance and executive forums.
  • •Ability to translate complex risk topics into clear executive actions balancing risk reduction, client outcomes, and cost efficiency.
Experience:BankingFinancial servicesSecurities services
Skills:GovernanceStakeholder managementRisk managementProblem-solvingCoaching

Company Brief

HSBC
Global banking and financial services organisation offering retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, and global markets services across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1865
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