Head of Regulatory Compliance, CIB Advisory and Policy Advisory

Head of Regulatory Compliance, CIB Advisory and Policy Advisory

Location:

GG, GY1 3NF

Brand: HSBC

Area of Interest:

Role Workstyle:
Hybrid Worker

Date: 11 Aug 2026

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Head of Regulatory Compliance, CIB Advisory & Policy Advisory

The Risk and Compliance function is a second line of defence (2

LOD) function, responsible for reviewing and challenging the activities of the Group’s businesses to ensure that they effectively manage as “Risk Owners” the risks inherent in or arising from the conduct of their activities and for which they are responsible. The Second LOD consists of 'Risk Stewards' who are independent of the commercial risk‑taking activities undertaken by the businesses. The Risk and Compliance function is a Risk Steward for a number of non‑financial risks in accordance with HSBC Group’s risk management framework.

The Head of Regulatory Compliance for HSBC Bank plc Guernsey Branch (HSBC.G) is an exciting Senior Management role responsible for ensuring HSBC’s operations in Guernsey are effective in identifying, managing and mitigating Regulatory Compliance risks. The role provides appropriate oversight, credible challenge and advice to senior stakeholders to support adherence to applicable local regulatory requirements and HSBC standards.

Alongside the Guernsey Branch accountabilities, this position also carries CIB (Commercial and Institutional Banking) Regulatory Compliance & Policy Advisory responsibilities, supporting CIB line management across CIIOM.

As an HSBC employee in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man (CIIOM) you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all employees, enhanced parental and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a non‑contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

• Articulate the Regulatory Compliance risks for HSBC Guernsey Branch (HSBC.G) and support senior management to ensure that all business is conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory obligations, codes of practice, compliant with HSBC principles, policies and procedures
• Provide regulatory advice to the CIB business to ensure clear understanding of compliance risk exposure with respect to clients, transactions and products
• Be responsible for second line governance of Regulatory Compliance risk exposures, providing SME analysis, reporting governance to CIIOM senior management that is independent of the first line of defence, maintaining an objective assessment of risk exposure
• Partner with the Head of Regulatory Compliance, CIIOM and relevant key stakeholders across CIIOM, and other colleagues on all material compliance related matters
• Lead, support and managethe HSBC.G and CIIOM CIB Regulatory Compliance teams, establishing clear guiding principles and delivering operational objectives, with astrong focus on developing team capability through coaching, structured development plans, and succession/talent management.
• Influence regulatory activity in a proactive and innovative approach to risk management, supporting internal business stakeholders and governance to ensure the overall environment in which entities operate is fully compliant
• Fostering excellent relationships with local regulatory authorities and external professional bodies, and act as one of the primary regulatory contacts in Guernsey.
• Supporting effective compliance with HSBC Policy implementation and working with compliance…