Head of Securities Services and Head of Market Security Services Operations

About the role

HSBC Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) is looking for an experienced professional to lead its Securities Services (SSV) business and its Market Security Services Operations. The team serves institutional investors, banks, insurance companies, governments and multinational corporations, covering fund administration, global custody, sub-custody and clearing, and corporate trust and loan agency services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the SSV country strategy, working closely with Product, Operations and key country stakeholders to deliver strategic priorities.
• Drive service and operational excellence across Treasury Market and Security Services Operations and the SSV business, ensuring efficient and high-quality delivery.
• Provide strong leadership on regulatory and compliance matters, ensuring adherence to applicable policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively manage operational and non-financial risks, maintaining appropriate controls and mitigation measures.
• Improve process efficiency, service standards and cost effectiveness to deliver a high-quality customer experience.
• Lead and develop diverse teams, fostering an inclusive culture and clear accountability for delivery.
• Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders across countries and regions, aligning priorities and fostering collaboration.

Required profile

• Degree or professional qualification in banking, finance, economics or a related discipline, or related experience.
• Completion of the Certificate Programme on Treasury & Foreign Exchange Operations issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, or completion within 12 months of joining.
• Experience in a bank or other financial institution, including primary dealers or the equity market, with practical expertise in executing and settling equity and government securities transactions.
• Strong operational leadership experience, ideally in transactional banking or financial markets operations.
• Ability to turn local market intelligence, regulatory developments, emerging trends and client feedback into strategic priorities.
• Proven ability to collaborate across Sector, Product, MSS functions and local stakeholders, including regulators, to set priorities, agree the book of work and deliver results at pace.