Strategy and Planning Mgmt

**Manager Strategy & Planning**

**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.

**Main activities**:

- Support the 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.
- 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 and creating packs, papers and other documentation that is used in EXCO and Board meetings.
- Help to manage and govern the execution of the Country Strategic Plan in Mexico and any related adjustments and projects that arise.
- Manage and coordinate communication of strategy with senior stakeholders in the business in Mexico, providing thought leadership and challenge to the key strategic issues that the bank faces.
- Actively contribute to shaping Country strategy by delivering key analyses for strategic reviews and Country Strategic Plans.
- Develop a sensitivity and understanding of Mexico’s and LAM’s financial performance and produce and track accurately Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Participate on local negotiation and execution of M&A work related to strategic investments and divestments (if applicable), with regional and global support.

**Requirements**:
**Knowledge, Experience and Capabilities**
- 3-5 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.
- Experience as top-tier strategic consultant is preferred and a key differentiator.
- Knowledge of banking and the broader financial industry is preferred.
- 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 committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and where their opinions count. We want to build a culture where our employees are comfortable in bringing their whole self to work, regardless of gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious belief, background, and any other aspect of personal difference. At HSBC we are oriented towards guaranteeing gender equality and constant training for our employees as well as the protection of their labor and social rights.