Executive Assistant - Global Legal Function - Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement

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 Global Legal Function in the role of Senior Executive Assistant in Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement.   

You’ll provide high-level executive support to the Global Head of Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations, gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and the strategic operation of a global function. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, complex environment where your judgement, confidence and stakeholder management skills will make a real difference.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you’ll:

• Provide high level, proactive executive support to the Global head of Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations, with potential additional support to a senior Manager Director
• Manage complex diaries. Meetings, priorities and competing demands, ensuring senior stakeholders are appropriately supported, and key commitments are effectively coordinated
• Coordinate senior-level meetings, OpCo activities, governance forums and associated materials, ensuring actions and follow-ups are appropriately managed
• Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders and their teams, acting as a trusted point of contact and exercising discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Support the smooth running of the wider function through effective coordination, administration and communication, working closely with dedicated Administrative Assistant and relevant internal teams

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrate proven experience supporting senior leaders at Executive Committee/MD level
• Evidence of working in a complex legal environment, with litigation or regulatory enforcement experience
• Bring strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with senior management and build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, exercise sound judgement and remain effective when working under pressure
• Bring experience of working in a complex and fast paced environment, adapting to changing priorities, while maintaining a consistently high level of service and attention to detail

Opening up a world of opportunity.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500