Internal Controller - Risk Permanent Control (f/m/d)

Being part of HSBC in France, you’ll help evolve and grow our business while contributing to the effective management of risk across HSBC Continental Europe. The independent Permanent Control team sits within the Second Line of Defence and provides assurance across HSBC’s financial and non-financial risk taxonomies. The team conducts independent reviews of Medium and Low inherent risks across businesses and functions in HSBC Continental Europe. What you will do: As an Internal Controller within HBCE Risk Permanent Control, you’ll contribute to the delivery of end-to-end assurance reviews in line with HSBC’s Risk Management Framework and global assurance standards. You’ll provide specialist expertise on risk management, ESG regulatory requirements, and business model and enterprise strategy topics, including stress testing, ICAAP and FRP. In this role you will: Support the design and execution of assurance activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies and procedures. Conduct controls reviews and analyse risk-monitoring indicators across the HSBC Continental Europe perimeter. Assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls and provide clear, concise conclusions and recommendations. Identify root causes of control deficiencies and weaknesses, supporting the development of effective remediation action plans. Escalate significant control deficiencies and risk issues in a timely manner. Provide subject-matter expertise across HBCE risk areas, including ESG regulatory requirements and business model and enterprise strategy. Keep Risk Owners, Control Owners and Risk Stewards informed of review outcomes and control effectiveness. Contribute to high-quality assurance deliverables throughout the review lifecycle, including Terms of Reference, fieldwork and reporting. Build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining the independence of the assurance function. You should apply if you have: Strong business knowledge and/or operational experience in one or more business or functional specialist areas; experience in Corporate and Institutional Banking would be beneficial. A clear understanding of risk and control frameworks within the financial services industry, together with strong knowledge of European regulation. Experience in an assurance, Second Line of Defence or comparable risk and control role. Knowledge of ESG regulatory requirements and business model and enterprise strategy topics, such as stress testing, ICAAP or FRP. The ability to interpret complex issues, identify root causes and develop practical recommendations. Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build resilient partnerships with stakeholders. The ability to work autonomously, make sound decisions and contribute effectively to team delivery. Excellent written and spoken English. Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

What you’ll get in return: HSBC operates multiple variable pay plans, to reflect the diverse nature of the businesses, roles and markets in which we operate. Variable pay is designed to reward colleagues for their individual performance and contribution, as well as the performance of their relevant Business / Infrastructure, and the overall Group. We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits covering usually covering healthcare, life assurance, pension, and family friendly leaves, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing. We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, through HSBC University and our Degreed platform You can work your way and will have a say in when, where and how you and your team flexibly work together Our benefits will give you financial security, and can include company savings plan (PEE), savings plan for collective retirement, mutual insurance for you and your family, loyalty bonus, a Time Savings Account to monetize untaken off days (CET)… A Work Council which offers ticketing, travel, sports, legal aid, Christmas vouchers, Summer break vouchers… Our family-focused benefits can help you to support your loved ones and include family events days off (wedding, civil union…), additional maternity or breastfeeding leave, birth bonus, partial reimbursement of childcare costs, assistance to employees taking care of a relative with disability… We’ll give you a huge range of resources that support your well-being (yoga, sophrology, Mindfulness app) You’ll have international opportunities - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices A work environment that promotes Diversity & Inclusion, where you’ll be able to join our different Employee Resource Groups These benefits are on top of local usual benefits in France (refund of transport fees at 50%, 5 weeks of paid vacation & RTT, meal voucher card or corporate restaurant depending on location) HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2026” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in several countries in Continental Europe. Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting benefits & opportunities! 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. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website. For further information on building your career at HSBC, please visit: www.hsbc.com/careers