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 an exciting new direction, we offer 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 fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a People Delivery Lead, Merger & Acquisition (M&A) - 24 Months Fixed Term Contract.

As the People Delivery Lead in M&A you will manage the large number of M&A transactions (ongoing and future). You will be central to the M&A People team, which has been formed within People, Governance and Communications (PGC) to lead and deliver M&A transactions. The central team will ensure consistency of PGC approach to transactions, facilitate governance and approvals, change & risk management and deliver projects including due diligence and overall program management of delivery including resourcing for a project. The role holder will also be accountable to build M&A capability

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 will need:

• Manage people aspects of key M&A transactions across the deal lifecycle, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with business objectives, whilst leading overall delivery of key transactions by defining resourcing and program management of a cross functional PGC workstream structure and mobilise cross functional PGC. teams from all relevant areas (Rewards, ER, Talent etc.) for delivery and providing appropriate inputs across different stages of a transactio
• Support in implementing 'best in class' M&A practices in delivery, governance and post implementation review of a transaction
• Accountable for identifying and highlighting key risks and align PGC & business stakeholders on Risk mitigation
• Enable resourcing discussions for PGC workstreams and serve as the point of contact for all people-related elements of a transaction
• Enable day 1 PGC Readiness in collaboration with respective People Heads and continuously track people metrics to measure the success of a transaction particularly post deal outcomes for teams joining HSBC and support in building HR capability of M&A processes, upskilling internal teams and building institutional knowledge for future transaction.

To be successful you will need:

• Extensive experience in M&A managing large transactions in financial services or highly regulated organisations
• Experience in delivering large complex M&A assignments across different market, leading cross-functional teams and managing C-suite expectations and Program management of large transactions
• Change Management expert
• A comprehensive understanding of a value unit / product / region / legal entity, alongside a good understanding of the industry and the challenges and changes in the sector.
• Prior experience if Management responsibilities for a sizeable team of professionals (including responsibility for budget, and plannin.
• Latitude to make decisions outside of established procedures but within a policy framework. Broad guidelines are available. Role implements strategy set by others
• The ability to guide, persuade and influence others through the developed skills of communication and diplomacy.

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.