Project Manager, Cross Border Cross Currency

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

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HSBC’s transaction banking business, Global Payments Solutions (GPS), is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead Cross Border Cross Currency (CBCC) strategic initiatives. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the strategy and execution of strategic and innovative payments projects. You will be crucial to the enhancement of our currency clearing and international payment capabilities, with a keen focus on further improving the client experience and resilience for our US and global customers.

The successful candidate will help deliver strategic initiatives, connecting the CBCC business with our operations and technology partners to ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and client-centric solutions, as well as ensuring front-line readiness for new and evolved products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic projects from inception to completion, making sure they align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects, balancing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and expected benefits.
• Apply your deep knowledge of USD Clearing systems (like Fedwire and SWIFT) and ISO standards to improve project outcomes and ensure compliance with both domestic and international payment regulations.
• Use your understanding of international payments and deposit systems to support key initiatives. Work closely with cross-functional teams to create scalable, resilient, and client-focused solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Technology, Product, Treasury, Finance, Operations, and Risk (onshore and offshore). Communicate effectively to deliver robust and compliant payment processing solutions and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Identify and manage project risks and dependencies, actively challenging and removing obstacles, and taking steps to minimize their impact and ensure successful delivery.
• Make sure the business is ready for change by coordinating user training, cutover planning, and post-implementation support.
• Champion ongoing improvement and innovation by using analytics, and client & internal stakeholder feedback, to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.

You will have the following qualifications and experience to succeed in this role:

• Extensive experience in project management or product development, with a proven record of delivering complex projects in a matrixed, international environment.
• Firsthand experience with USD Clearing payment systems (Fedwire, SWIFT), and a solid grasp of international payments, deposit systems, and ISO 20022 standards.
• Proven experience in USD Clearing payment systems (Fedwire, SWIFT), and a solid understanding of international payments, deposit systems, and ISO 20022 standards.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to make independent decisions and foster a high-performance culture.
• Stakeholder Influence: Demonstrated ability to lead and influence senior stakeholders, drive decision-making, and ensure accountability across diverse teams.
• Agile & Business Analysis Mindset: Business Analysis, Project Management, and Agile experience; PMP or Agile Product Manager/Owner certifications are a plus.

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 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!

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.

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.