Job description

The Risk and Control Manager — Wealth & Personal Banking (UAE National) at HSBC is responsible for overseeing and executing risk and control activities across the Retail, Wealth, and onshore Global Private Banking segments. The role operates as the primary point of accountability for implementing an effective framework that integrates Non-Financial Risk (NFR) Taxonomies and internal control management. Responsibilities include creating, refreshing, and amending Risk and Control Assessments (RCAs) for IWPB, maintaining a robust risk and control environment, and providing expert advice on process improvements and best practices. The position involves preparing and presenting risk and control reports to senior management, monitoring control performance, and collaborating closely with the Country Risk Steward, Operational Risk team, and Country business or functional heads to ensure compliance and effective risk governance. The manager supports initiatives including Data Quality exception reviews, issue and action management, Financial Instruction Manual (FIM) implementation, and conflict of interest management. The position requires an analytical mindset, strong regulatory understanding, and the ability to contextualize risk data within business operations. HSBC offers flexible working arrangements and a culture that values continuous professional development and inclusivity, with all UAE employees engaged under a 4-year fixed-term contract per UAE labor law.