Role purpose
The Strategy & Planning team in Mexico supports the development and execution of the strategic plans for Mexico and the LAM region and is part of the broader Group Strategy function with whom we work closely to ensure the global and local strategies are aligned and executed. The team also supports internal Group Mergers & Acquisitions activity for Mexico and LAM region and supports the CEO of Mexico and Co-CEOs of LAM in Chief of Staff activities.
We are currently seeking a high caliber professional to join our team as a Strategy and Planning Manager. The candidate will support a wide variety of analytical and project-based work across Strategy, Planning, Chief of Staff and internal M&A activities working closely with all areas of the bank and typically with very senior levels of the organization. The candidate will be part of a dynamic and empowered team tasked with supporting the Country CEO and the Executive Committee to drive HSBC Mexico and LAM towards its long-term strategy.
Main activities
- Support the planning & implementation of the strategy for HSBC Mexico and LAM through close tracking and project management of various strategic initiatives.
- Be involved in cross-line-of-business strategic projects for HSBC Mexico as well as specific line of business or functions initiatives.
- Perform market and competitor analysis, as well as other ad-hoc analytical and strategic reports and studies to understand HSBC Mexico and LAM’s competitive positioning vs. peers across products and services.
- Support the process for acquisitions and carve-outs, ensuring strategic alignment and managing-cross functional collaboration for a successful execution.
- Participate in strategic analyses, discussions, and decisions at local, regional, and global levels, in close partnership with Group and Regional stakeholders.
- Manage, coordinate, and produce internal and external presentations for the Country CEO and other EXCO members.
- Support local and Group governance requirements by tracking performance of strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- 4-8 years’ work experience in analytical and project-based roles exposed to senior management decisions, including strategic consultancy, M&A or strategy departments of large multinational corporations or within HSBC.
- Knowledge of banking and the broader financial industry and/or experience as top-tier strategic consultant is preferred.
- Comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders in particular with the Executive Committee.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to work in complex stakeholder environments and to move diverse group of stakeholders towards a common goal.
- Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and able to derive business insights from data.
- Ability to handle pressure and deliver in short deadlines.
- Ability to deal with uncertainty and a dynamic work environment.
- A general interest in driving business growth and solving complex business problems.
- Advanced skills in the full suite of Microsoft Office, particularly Powerpoint and Excel.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.
