Head of Regulatory Compliance, Corporate & Institutional Banking

Position: Head of Regulatory Compliance, Corporate & Institutional Banking(62693)
Location: Zürich

Head of Regulatory Compliance, Corporate & Institutional Banking(62693)

HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA Vacant since : 06.11.2026 Number of jobs : 1 8002 Zürich (ZH) 100% Immediately Permanent

The opportunity:

Being part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.

The Head of Regulatory Compliance (RC), Corporate & Institutional Banking (HBCH) is the accountable executive responsible for ensuring that HSBC’s operations within the relevant perimeter are effective in identifying, managing, overseeing and mitigating RC risks. The role holder will provide counsel, advice and challenge to senior leadership on key business decisions, the development of business strategies and, where required, controls, based on a thorough understanding of the key trends, opportunities and threats impacting the business.

In addition, as the Head of RC, you will support the setting and execution of the RC risk appetite within the Group’s appetite and maintain appropriate escalation routes to the HBCH Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO) and the HCIB RC Team.

Are you interested? Do you have strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills? Do you enjoy being part of a cohesive team?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

What you will do:

The Head of RC will be the sole RC Officer at HBCH and will work closely with both the RC Centre of Excellence and the Regional RC Team. HBCH is an important Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) market in Europe and has grown strongly in recent years. Further growth is expected, and the Head of RC will be a key partner, providing support and challenge to ensure the safe and sustainable development of the business.

In

this role you will:

• Lead the RC function as a strategic business partner, supporting sustainable growth while maintaining appropriate risk discipline and alignment with Group objectives
  
  Set and implement the compliance strategy and risk appetite, working with the CRCO and relevant regional stakeholders within Group and regional guardrails
  
  Maintain effective regulatory relationships, ensuring timely and accurate regulatory engagement, disclosures, reporting, escalation and remediation of material issues
  
  Oversee the regulatory compliance risk and control framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, codes, market practices, and audit or regulatory recommendations
  
  Provide clear, timely advice and challenge on regulatory compliance risks relating to clients, transactions, products, business strategies and operational change, while supporting strategic projects and systems
  
  Promote a strong compliance and conduct culture, strengthening staff capability and management accountability, and demonstrating “tone from the top”, while championing fair customer outcomes and HSBC’s values

You should apply if you have:

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Swiss regulatory environment, together with an understanding of corporate banking
• Significant knowledge of regulatory compliance risk frameworks and experience in their execution, together with knowledge of relevant businesses and products
• Demonstrated awareness of risks and a proactive approach to reviewing, managing, reporting and escalating risks, with the ability to exercise sound judgement when managing sensitive information and high-risk situations
• Experience dealing with regulatory matters and confidence in interacting with regulators
• Knowledge of business and cross-functional partnering, including engaging stakeholders and working effectively with the business and other functions to achieve desired outcomes
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• The ability to work effectively under pressure, managing competing and…