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New beginnings in Birmingham
If you thought London was the only destination for part or fully-qualified finance professionals looking for a head office career at a major bank, it might be time to revise your opinions. This is because something new and exciting is happening at HSBC. We are separating our retail bank from our investment bank and creating HSBC UK, with a new head office opening in the heart of Birmingham. We are hiring now for a range of finance roles.
Why Birmingham?
In every respect, moving to Birmingham makes perfect sense as we look to take a step closer to becoming the bank of choice in the UK. The city’s central location in the country will make us more accessible to our customers, employees and our branches – and our new office is less than 10 minutes from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham is the UK’s second largest financial hub, supported by world-class infrastructure and connectivity, and a city with a rich cultural diversity. Undergoing a major revitalisation, it is one of only four UK cities with a huge pool of over 9,000 finance professionals, and the Birmingham City Centre Enterprise Zone is one of the biggest regeneration projects in the UK.
What does it mean for you?
We have a commitment to gender equality and see our move to Birmingham as the ideal opportunity to bring new skills, experiences, ideas and perspectives into the bank. Whatever your background, if you’re a bright, ambitious and customer-driven finance specialist, we can offer you the opportunity to accelerate your career in roles such as Analyst, Business Planner or Business Partner.
You’ll have the incredible opportunity to work on a fresh balance sheet, starting at zero and watching real growth happen thanks to your work. Additionally, it’s a chance to be part of a business that feels like a start-up but has the legacy and structures in place to give you the confidence to develop your own way of approaching work.
“I would say that HSBC is a very challenging environment, but equally a very exciting one as we adopt new ways of thinking, behaving and working,” says Chiz, Chief Operating Officer, Finance in Birmingham.
You can also expect exposure to people across many different parts of the business and a more varied workload than you might be used to. “At the new head office, you won’t be stuck in your own function – you’ll be located so you can interact with key stakeholders on a daily basis,” says Chiz.
What can you expect?
For a start, our new office is being built to reflect our diverse culture and our vibrant people. With 210,000 sq. ft. of space spread over 10 floors, the new office will offer you a state-of-the-art, flexible environment. Open spaces will encourage creativity and collaboration, and formal work stations will be interspersed with break-out work areas for times of quiet focus.
We aim to provide a high-performing, engaging and enabling work environment in Birmingham. A raft of learning tools and resources, tailored development plans and regular performance discussions will ensure that your finance career will go from strength to strength. But we also know that you have a life beyond work. We offer a range of alternative ways of working, so you can bring the best version of yourself to our business.
Are you ready for a new beginning with HSBC, helping to shape the future of finance?
Find out more about opportunities with HSBC UK in Birmingham
http://www.hsbc.com/careers/key-hiring-areas/careers-in-hsbc-uk-birmingham
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