Executive Talent Acquisition Partner, Corporate & Institutional Banking & US

Company: HSBC
Location: New York
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Our purpose - Opening up a world of opportunity - explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We're bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world - for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

This role is responsible for the successful delivery of Managing Director (MD) hiring for the Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) business and for Commercial Banking within HSBC's US business. Partnering with senior business stakeholders, the role will be responsible for developing and executing executive talent acquisition strategies that align with business priorities, ensuring the bank is able to attract top-tier talent for MD level roles.

The principal accountabilities for this role are:

• Lead and execute the end-to-end delivery of MD level hiring processes (and GCB3, where required) within CIB (predominantly across Europe) and for Commercial Banking within HSBC's UK business. This includes external search execution, focusing on direct delivery (without the use of Executive Search firms), wherever possible (target of 80% direct external hiring)
• Future proof the businesses this role supports and partners through the proactive development of external and diverse talent pipelines aligned to strategic priorities
• Relentlessly focus on HSBC's internal talent, building and leveraging deep knowledge of our people to drive internal mobility and opportunity
• Ensure service levels to all stakeholders which are seen to be of the highest level of quality and sophistication, reflecting the brand of both the team and the HSBC brand
• Support Enterprise Critical Role succession planning activity by proactively identifying & pipelining 'ready now' & future successor external talent to those roles which require external talent to be included in succession plans
• Provide a talent advisory service to OpCo members, enabled by deep sector knowledge and insight of both internal and external talent markets. Act as a 'window' on the external market, providing meaningful competitor and market intelligence
• Operate as part of a borderless internal Executive & Leadership Talent Acquisition Team, working in close collaboration with colleagues in other geographies, always with a 'one team' focus
• Collaborate with the Executive & Leadership Talent Research & Sourcing Team, to develop comprehensive market maps, talent pipelines and competitor/market intelligence
• Mentor and support the development Executive & Leadership Talent Acquisition Associates in a 'player-coach' role
• Proactively seek ways to constantly improve the service lines that the Executive & Leadership Talent Acquisition Team deliver, always with a focus on excellence
• Produce reports of the highest quality and which reflect the seniority of the recipient stakeholders ((inc. shortlist reports, market mapping and intelligence/insight)
• Build strong relationships with external partners, including executive search firms, relevant to your area of the business
• Maintain the highest possible standards, including confidentiality and discretion, at all timesFor this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $131,900.00 and $197,800.00
  
  The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.
  
  At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee's overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a "bonus"). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.RequirementsThe successful candidate will have the following experience, capabilities and personal attributes:
  • Executive search knowledge and expertise with the ability to execute complex searches end-to-end. This experience will have been gained in either executive search firms or in a similar Inhouse Executive Search / Talent Acquisition Team
  • Executive talent acquisition experience within within front-office / client facing banking environments, demonstrating a strong grasp of the industry's unique talent challenges and opportunities
  • Demonstrated experience in advising senior business leaders on talent, search and talent acquisition strategies to support growth and transformation objectives
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving goals and delivering high-quality outcomes, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations. Proactively identifies challenges and takes ownership to drive solutions, maintaining accountability for results
  • Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high-energy and enthusiasm
  • Operate effectively, even when things are uncertain or the way forward is unclear
  • Effectively identifies and addresses challenges, using creative approaches to develop practical and effective solutions
  • Ability to align talent acquisition strategies with the priorities of the business, initiatives enhance the experience and effectiveness of leaders, colleagues, and other stakeholders, whilst supporting organisational goals
  • Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with diverse senior stakeholders. Demonstrates adaptability in approach, tailoring communication and engagement strategies to effectively influence and drive outcomes with OpCo-level stakeholders
  • Hold the highest standards for performance and continuously seeks ways to improve and add value
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment and meet role demands, with strong personal resilience
  • Take proactive steps to identify opportunities and challenges, driving solutions without waiting for direction
  • Operate with the highest levels of integrity, handling sensitive information and interactions with utmost discretion and professionalism
    In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.
    
    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, diverse 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!
    
    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.Tell us about a friend who might be interested in working for us.
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