At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity and by joining our team, you can be part of something bigger We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible.

We at HSBC Continental Europe Finance are committed to building a strong and effective team to support ESG Finance requirements. We are presenting an opportunity to join us for the role of ESG Policy interpretation manager wherein responsibilities include tracking new regulatory developments that impact regulatory capital, as well as reporting and disclosure requirements and formulating interpretations of these. Do you have experience for and carry a true interest for building career as an ESG expert? Do you enjoy working in a multicultural and fast-paced environment? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you

What you will do:

Track new ESG related policy developments and formulate interpretations of these, providing detailed practical guidance, distributed to a wide range of stakeholders.Provide technical support on the implementation of new ESG related regulatory requirements to functions, businesses, and other internal stakeholders to assist compliance with local and international regulations.Research the HBCE response to future regulatory developments and influence the external development of regulatory policy by writing public responses to new proposed standards and discussion papers.

In this role you will:

Provide regulatory policy advice and guidance to HBCE on regulatory and disclosure implications of ESG policy developments.Interpretation of regulatory policy with specific focus on the emerging ESG developments that impact disclosure requirements and regulatory capital.Review local regulatory and standard setting bodies discussion, consultation, and policy papers; determine policy view and disseminate to key stakeholders.Brief senior management in regions and businesses on regulatory policy change.Review transactions under Global Standards Manual (GSM) process for regulatory clearance.

At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity and by joining our team, you can be part of something bigger We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible.

We at HSBC Continental Europe Finance are committed to building a strong and effective team to support ESG Finance requirements. We are presenting an opportunity to join us for the role of ESG Policy interpretation manager wherein responsibilities include tracking new regulatory developments that impact regulatory capital, as well as reporting and disclosure requirements and formulating interpretations of these. Do you have experience for and carry a true interest for building career as an ESG expert? Do you enjoy working in a multicultural and fast-paced environment? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you

What you will do:

Track new ESG related policy developments and formulate interpretations of these, providing detailed practical guidance, distributed to a wide range of stakeholders.Provide technical support on the implementation of new ESG related regulatory requirements to functions, businesses, and other internal stakeholders to assist compliance with local and international regulations.Research the HBCE response to future regulatory developments and influence the external development of regulatory policy by writing public responses to new proposed standards and discussion papers.

In this role you will:

Provide regulatory policy advice and guidance to HBCE on regulatory and disclosure implications of ESG policy developments.Interpretation of regulatory policy with specific focus on the emerging ESG developments that impact disclosure requirements and regulatory capital.Review local regulatory and standard setting bodies discussion, consultation, and policy papers; determine policy view and disseminate to key stakeholders.Brief senior management in regions and businesses on regulatory policy change.Review transactions under Global Standards Manual (GSM) process for regulatory clearance.

You should apply if you have:

French speakingExperience of ESG matters and the various ESG reporting and regulatory initiatives (TCFD, ISSB, TNFD, CSRD, Green taxonomies) is preferable.An understanding of the risk, regulatory, and accounting treatment of a broad range of products, particularly those related to green finance, consulting with SMEs across the HSBC Group as required.Ability to formulate and articulate defensible interpretations of regulatory and non-financial reporting requirements.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Strong problem-solving skills.A proven ability to work and thrive across a multi-location teamProfessional approach and presentation

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:

Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefits

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2024” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland and Spain. HSBC in France has been certified with LinkedIn Top Employer 2024 for Finance, recognising our team as a great place to work within the Finance industry.

A unique and flexible working environment:

Advantageous remote working agreementDiversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our business: joining HSBC will give you the opportunity to work in a collegiate and supportive environmentYou’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interestsUsual local benefits (refund of transport fees at 50%, 5 weeks of paid vacation RTT)Family events days off, additional maternity or breastfeeding leave, advantageous paternity leave, parental presence or dependency support leave (for child or parent with disability)A Time Savings Account to monetize your untaken off days (CET)

Family benefits:

Partial reimbursement of childcare costsVarious bonus (birth bonus, back-to-school bonus for your children up to 25, parental bonus)An allowance for parents of children with disabilitiesPossibility to work part-time

Financial benefits:

A company savings plan and a savings plan for collective retirementMeal voucher card or corporate restaurant depending on your place of employmentMutual insurance for you and your family, and a pension contract to protect your loved onesA loyalty bonus and a long-service medal rewarding seniorityHoliday vouchers based on your reference tax incomeCESUs (for tax purposes) if you are disabled or if you have a disabled child, spouse or parentA Work Council which offers, among other things, ticketing, travel, sports, legal aid, etc.

Personal development benefits:

Access to our Degreed platform (learning platform above all, that you can use to discover learning content, develop skills, and successfully meet new business challenges)We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC UniversityWe’ll give you access to resources that support your mental, physical, and social well-being

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

You should apply if you have:

French speakingExperience of ESG matters and the various ESG reporting and regulatory initiatives (TCFD, ISSB, TNFD, CSRD, Green taxonomies) is preferable.An understanding of the risk, regulatory, and accounting treatment of a broad range of products, particularly those related to green finance, consulting with SMEs across the HSBC Group as required.Ability to formulate and articulate defensible interpretations of regulatory and non-financial reporting requirements.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Strong problem-solving skills.A proven ability to work and thrive across a multi-location teamProfessional approach and presentation

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:

Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefits

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2024” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland and Spain. HSBC in France has been certified with LinkedIn Top Employer 2024 for Finance, recognising our team as a great place to work within the Finance industry.

A unique and flexible working environment:

Advantageous remote working agreementDiversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our business: joining HSBC will give you the opportunity to work in a collegiate and supportive environmentYou’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interestsUsual local benefits (refund of transport fees at 50%, 5 weeks of paid vacation RTT)Family events days off, additional maternity or breastfeeding leave, advantageous paternity leave, parental presence or dependency support leave (for child or parent with disability)A Time Savings Account to monetize your untaken off days (CET)

Family benefits:

Partial reimbursement of childcare costsVarious bonus (birth bonus, back-to-school bonus for your children up to 25, parental bonus)An allowance for parents of children with disabilitiesPossibility to work part-time

Financial benefits:

A company savings plan and a savings plan for collective retirementMeal voucher card or corporate restaurant depending on your place of employmentMutual insurance for you and your family, and a pension contract to protect your loved onesA loyalty bonus and a long-service medal rewarding seniorityHoliday vouchers based on your reference tax incomeCESUs (for tax purposes) if you are disabled or if you have a disabled child, spouse or parentA Work Council which offers, among other things, ticketing, travel, sports, legal aid, etc.

Personal development benefits:

Access to our Degreed platform (learning platform above all, that you can use to discover learning content, develop skills, and successfully meet new business challenges)We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC UniversityWe’ll give you access to resources that support your mental, physical, and social well-being

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