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Company: HSBC, NY - Remote
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JDHuntr - Head of US Regulatory and Group Functions $275,000 - $375,000 - Hybrid (Apply By 11.7.26)

Job Category: General Corporate / Regulatory [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 91083
Job description:
Global Legal plays a key role in protecting HSBC’s reputation by helping to future-proof the organisation through robust legal risk and issue advisory. This role provides expert legal and strategic advice to senior management, businesses and functions on US bank and bank holding company regulatory issues and related North America and cross-Atlantic prudential policy matters. You’ll help ensure legal and reputational risks are identified, reported and mitigated across critical US regulated entities within a systemically important global bank. Success means delivering clear, practical advice that supports sustainable business growth while keeping activity within the letter and spirit of the law. You’ll set direction for regulatory policy advocacy with US and global regulators in partnership with Legal, Public Affairs and business and functional teams. You’ll also build a strong team environment that supports development, inclusion and consistent execution across the US Legal function.

Head of US Regulatory and Group Functions Legal 63942
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Full time

In this role, you will:

Leverage your deep banking experience working at a US regulated bank and bank holding company, which are critical legal entities of a systemically important global bank, to provide expert and professional legal and strategic advice, guidance, and support to ensure that the legal and reputational risks faced by businesses in the US are identified, reported and mitigated
Be a leader and trusted advisor to the businesses and functions in the U.S. and globally on bank and bank holding company regulatory issues, as well as North America and cross- Atlantic prudential policy matters
Be a key leader for the company’s regulatory policy advocacy initiatives with U.S. and other global regulators (including banking, financial, securities, and derivatives regulators), collaborating with Legal, Public Affairs, and business and functional partners in the U.S. and globally
Partner cross functionally assess risk and to solve complex regulatory issues
Lead and manage an inclusive team of lawyers to support the company
Coordinate, communicate and execute the strategic and operational objectives of the US Legal function
Partner with senior executives and business stakeholders to drive growth while managing legal and regulatory risk
Actively manage external spend related to regulatory advice required by the business
Act as a member of the US Legal Leadership Team, contributing as required on both regional and global issues and leadership actions
Evaluate and respond to changes in legal and regulatory requirements as they arise, including acting as the interlock with U.S. and other global regulators, where applicable

Accountabilities for Business, Customers and Stakeholders:

Advise on a plan that supports sustainable business growth in the US, North America and globally, and protects the bank, enabling the business to operate safely and within the letter and spirit of the law
Engage with the wider business and global function agendas, knowing and understanding the business to proactively provide sustainable solutions to regulatory issues, as well as challenging the business to ensure that appropriate controls are in place
Deliver of strong leadership and partnership that includes guidance, challenge, support and development for staff. Team and associated knowledge is recognised and valued by stakeholders

Leadership & Teamwork

Lead through change and acts as a role model for new ways and standards of working being open, dependable and connected
Identify, develop, retain and motivate teams
Lead and develop an effective team through communication, performance management, development plans and reward/recognition practices
Promote an environment that supports inclusion and reflects the HSBC brand

Drive Future Focused Strategy:

See beyond the ‘day to day’ work; taking a broad strategic view of the business
Creates strategies with insight and knowledge of the market, customers, competitors and digital technology

Demonstrate new ways of working to improve performance

Take both a global and regional perspective on business issues

Inspire & Role Model:

Collaborate proactively with employees at all levels and incorporate feedback
Create buy-in to strategy enabling others to understand purpose and direction
Widely acknowledged for attracting strong, talented teams and building networks

Balance Growth and Risk:

Work collaboratively across functional/business/geographic boundaries, sharing ideas and resources to mutual advantage

Execute for Results:

As a trusted advisor to the Business, continually adapt to deliver what is a priority
Balance the need for consensus, consultation and rigor with the need to drive progress
Drive quickly to decisions based on available data and input
Successfully complete Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions training and post-course assessment as required

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

JD is a mandatory requirement
Experience working at a US regulated bank or Bank Holding Company, with experience handling bank and bank holding company regulatory issues strongly preferred
Comprehensive understanding of the global and regional strategy for HSBC
Understanding of the legal landscape, regulatory requirements and political influences across the US and North America and on a cross-Atlantic basis, and the impact for international institutions
Think broadly, have valid opinions and awareness of trends and changes within the US and North America-particular legislative and regulatory trends
Experience working at a U.S. banking regulator or a U.S. government agency (e.g., U.S. Treasury) preferred
Ability to influence thinking and behaviours regionally and globally, can provide concise legal solutions to senior business sponsors; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders proactively to recommend or determine a course of action
Exhibit robust judgement and decision making, and is resilient to challenge
Background of working in legally sensitive, evolving environments, balancing commercial, reputational and regulatory objectives
A track record of creating, leading and motivating teams; assembling the right expertise and effectively managing human capital to ensure correct coverage
Has advised and influenced courses of action in the business and with regulatory bodies

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

Your final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and several variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

Head of US Regulatory and Group Functions Legal
$275,000 - $375,000

HSBC

91083
Company: HSBC
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time, Remote
Salary: $275,000 - $375,000
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: New York, NY - Remote USA
Post Date: 11/06/2026
 
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