Transaction Risk Senior Manager - Global Trade Solutions (m|f|x) Paris

As part of HSBC in France, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.

Global Trade Solutions (GTS) comprises over 4,500 people across more than 60 countries, helping suppliers and buyers with their export and import finance needs. GTS is a key strategic business for the HSBC Group and is recognized as a leading trade provider both globally and regionally.

Are you curious, organized, and solution-oriented? Do you have a genuine interest in trade and receivables finance? Do you enjoy working in a team and in an international, fast-paced environment? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Senior Manager, Transaction Risk.

Tasks

The Transaction Risk Senior Manager role is based within Global Trade Solutions (GTS) / Transaction Risk Management (TRM). The Transaction Risk Senior Manager is responsible for the effective identification, assessment, ongoing management, monitoring, and mitigation of existing transaction risk for commercial clients. The role is responsible for managing the overall risk within the Receivable Finance (RF) portfolio in Continental Europe, and more specifically in Germany, including but not limited to credit, operational, collateral, and fraud risks.

• Monitor portfolio trends, including sectors, positions of concern, delinquent positions, and non-recourse structures, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and taking appropriate action to mitigate losses—including reviewing information at the individual seller and portfolio levels to identify anomalies and trends;
• Produce portfolio risk reports, participate in the preparation of presentations for RF and GTS risk meetings, and prepare reports for regulators;
• Manage the underwriting of new credit opportunities and renewals, including submitting appropriate recommendations to Wholesale Credit Risk;
• Manage the analysis and management of buyer credit risk and related trade credit insurance policies;
• Review the seller’s ability to comply with undertaking and reporting requirements, ensuring that risks identified as a result of due diligence are mitigated and, in collaboration with the deal team, that an appropriate structure and subsequent risk mitigation measures are implemented;
• Work closely with GTS Client Management and Sales teams in Continental Europe and across the GTS and broader Risk function community, including Regional & Global GTS Product Risk functions and Wholesale Credit Risk;
• Communicate and adhere to HSBC policies and procedures to ensure sound operational, financial, and project management, as well as the early identification and effective resolution or escalation of issues that arise, taking necessary action regarding matters raised by audits and/or external regulators;
• Participate in various cross-functional projects at the Bank in line with the TRM risk monitoring function;
• Develop and recommend changes and improvements to operating models, procedures, and practices based on subject-matter expertise and an understanding of HSBC and market best practices;
• Contribute to the team’s development, effectiveness, and success by sharing knowledge and best practices, and by working collaboratively with others to create a productive, diverse, and supportive work environment

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• Experience in receivables finance or trade finance
• Relationship management and/or risk experience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
• Ability to understand and interpret financial information and analysis
• Basic understanding of European insolvency law
• Fluency in both spoken and written French and English (German skills would be a plus)

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.

That awaits you

HSBC operates multiple variable pay plans to reflect the diverse nature of the businesses, roles, and markets in which we operate. Variable pay is designed to reward colleagues for their individual performance and contribution, as well as the performance of their relevant business unit or infrastructure, and the Group as a whole.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that typically includes health insurance, life insurance, a pension plan, and family-friendly leave, as well as many other benefits to support your well-being.

• We’ll help you advance your career, including access to development programs through HSBC University and our Degreed platform.
• You can work on your own terms and will have a say in when, where, and how you and your team work together flexibly
• Our benefits will provide you with financial security and may include a company savings plan (PEE), a collective retirement savings plan, group insurance for you and your family, a loyalty bonus, and a Time Savings Account to convert unused days off (CET) into cash…
• A Works Council that offers ticket discounts, travel benefits, sports activities, legal assistance, Christmas vouchers, and summer vacation vouchers…
• Our family-focused benefits help you support your loved ones and include time off for family events (weddings, civil unions…), additional maternity or breastfeeding leave, a birth bonus, partial reimbursement of childcare costs, and assistance for employees caring for a relative with a disability…
• We’ll provide you with a wide range of resources to support your well-being (yoga, sophrology, a mindfulness app)
• You’ll have international opportunities—this can be your starting point to branch out to any of our offices
• A work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion, where you’ll be able to join our various Employee Resource Groups
• These benefits are in addition to standard local benefits in France (50% reimbursement of transportation costs, 5 weeks of paid vacation and RTT, meal voucher card or company cafeteria depending on location)

HSBC has been certified as a “Top Employer 2026” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute honors our HR practices and acknowledges HSBC as an HR leader in several countries across Continental Europe. Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting benefits and opportunities!

Application

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. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring that careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible, allowing everyone to perform at their best.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Location

38 Avenue Kléber, FR-75116 Paris