Third Party Risk Manager (m/f/d)

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We are looking for employees who stand up for our common goals and support one another, while finding convincing solutions for our customers. If you want to combine seemingly incompatible things at your next employer, we warmly welcome you to HSBC.

As a Risk Manager (m/f/d) in Düsseldorf or Paris , you will help evolve and grow our business. The HBCE (HSBC Continental Europe) Business Risk and Resilience (BRR) function operates as a first line of defence team responsible for developing strategy, frameworks, and standards to manage business risk. The HBCE Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) supports the HBCE COO organisation to ensure third‑party risk is managed consistently and effectively across the HBCE perimeter.

What you will do:

As a Risk Manager you will support the implementation, operationalisation, and continuous enhancement of HBCE’s third‑party risk management approach, promoting adherence to Group‑aligned frameworks, local regulation and strengthening governance, oversight, and quality. The role focuses on oversight/QA and adherence testing, supporting regulatory engagement and audit responses, and partnering closely with the business and global stakeholders to drive meaningful, risk‑based outcomes.

In this role you will

• Support the design, maintenance, and enhancement of HBCE third‑party risk management standards, methodologies, and oversight approach, aligned to Group frameworks
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure regulatory expectations are reflected in HBCE processes, including EBA Guidelines and DORA
• Facilitate HBCE Third‑Party Risk governance , including preparing materials, Management Information, and action tracking for the HBCE Third‑Party Oversight Committee, and escalating key issues for remediation where required
• Monitor third‑party risk management activities across HBCE to ensure operation within risk appetite/tolerance, identifying themes, control gaps, and systemic issues
• Deliver independent Oversight and Quality Assurance , including supporting and executing adherence reviews and testing plans to validate compliance with third‑party risk management frameworks and evidence standards
• Support regulatory and audit engagement , including coordination of responses and evidence for reviews/inspections (including preparation activity for ECB onsite inspection), and tracking remediation to closure
• Collaborate with Business, Functions and entity stakeholders to embed third‑party risk requirements into business‑as‑usual processes and support continuous improvement initiatives

You should apply if you have

• Demonstrated experience in third‑party risk management, operational risk, or related disciplines within the financial service sector
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks, including awareness of EBA Guidelines and DORA expectations as applicable to third‑party risk
• Experience supporting governance, oversight reporting, and audit/regulatory responses (evidence management, issue tracking, remediation follow‑up)
• Continuous improvement mindset with a practical focus on strengthening real risk outcomes
• Very good communication skills, especially in English, to explain complex regulatory topics to the business lines

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

• Work‑life balance : We offer flexible working models such as flextime, home office and part‑time options.
• Family friendliness : We offer child care options in our company nursery schools.
• Development : At HSBC we never stand still. Thanks to HSBC My Career and HSBC University, we offer the opportunity for continuous personal development and to acquire future skills.
• Perks and Financial Security : Company‑ticket, company bike, subsidised canteen, IT leasing options or discounts from our Corporate Benefits programme, employer‑funded pension and accident insurance. 30 days of vacation plus additional holidays.
• Health : Comprehensive health services including medical check‑ups, Sabbaticals, lifetime working time account, family service, joint sports groups or Mindfulness Sessions.
• Internationality : Opportunities to work internationally at any HSBC office.
• Connecting with colleagues : Join Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests.

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