Description

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We're one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We're currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Senior Manager - Global Accounting Policy.

You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical accounting expertise at the heart of a global bank, focusing on treasury transactions, retail and investment banking products, capital issuances, M&A, Consolidation, and hedge accounting. You'll be trusted to advise on high-impact deals, shape accounting policies, and support the implementation of evolving standards across international finance teams. Your work will put you in direct contact with senior stakeholders, give you exposure to a wide range of products and geographies, and allow you to influence our approach to technical accounting. If you're looking for a role where your insights drive real change and your expertise is valued, this is your chance to make a tangible impact in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you'll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you'll:

• Provide expert technical accounting advice on complex and judgmental areas
• Involved in the new product approval process and review of complex transactions
• Interpret and draft IFRS-based accounting policies to ensure consistent application across global entities
• Evaluate the impact of new and evolving IFRS standards and supporting their implementation within the organisation
• Prepare clear technical accounting papers

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

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent)
• Robust, practical working knowledge of IFRS, especially IAS 32 and IFRS 9
• Exposure to accounting under IFRS 10 (Consolidation), IFRS 12 Disclosure of interests in Other Entities, IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement, IFRS 5 (Non-current assets held for sale and Discontinued Operations), and IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition)
• Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders (all levels of seniority, businesses, and geographies)
• Relevant experience working in a Big 4 accounting firm's technical advisory (Financial Services or Banking) team, or within an accounting policy function at a bank

Opening up a world of opportunity.

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 - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.