Global Head of Real Estate ESG and Sustainability, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
Hong Kong, Kowloon City

Category:
Real Estate

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as Global Head of Real Estate ESG and Sustainability. Real Estate Services creates inclusive, digitally enabled spaces for meaningful collaboration and experiences, while ensuring safe, sustainable, and resilient operations for HSBC and all the people around us. This role would report to the Global Head of Real Estate Services and will be responsible for defining the business outcomes of RES technology change, and ensuring these are delivered across all functions, geographic sites and regulatory jurisdictions.

Job Responsibility:

Advise function and regional leads on Real Estate Services Products and Digital offerings – feasibility, timings, dependencies, issues etc.
Deliver the Real Estate Services OKRs in-line with execution plans to internal clients, including Regional teams, GCOO and Global Businesses
Drive prioritization of Real Estate Services product and features backlog, focusing on value to RES
Deliver an effective and efficient Real Estate Services and Technology change delivery process globally and work with local leadership to implement in-site
Provide direct supervision and support for large change projects, including Cloud initiatives
Drive a culture of achievement and ensure pace by identifying and removing barriers to success
Develop Product management and digital experience expertise across Real Estate Services
Partner with other Real Estate Services leadership teams to facilitate GCOO executive decision making
Effectively engage a diverse group of internal customers and stakeholders while managing and delivering the various Real Estate Services and Technology activities
Work with senior stakeholders across GB/GFs to ensure direction of Real Estate Services is fully understood, syndicated and compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with GCOO and other relevant GB/GF strategy
Support HSBC team with Real Estate Services and Technology matters, including Specification of project requirements, Estimation of time and resources required, Design of work plans and milestones, Assembly of change team to coordinate execution, and Support in user acceptance testing activities
Build a high performing network globally across Real Estate Services, with an emphasis on consistent delivery quality
Lead Real Estate Services teams globally, including Country and Legal Entity teams where required
Provide global leadership in cross-functional decision making
Clearly communicate progress, issues and successes to the Real Estate Services community and other relevant stakeholders
Build a mutually beneficial, collaborative partnership with Technology.

Requirements:

Strategic thinker and pragmatic implementer able to develop efficient methods of bringing about change, with significant experience in the delivery of change within the relevant Real Estate Services business domain
Industry leading project management capabilities with a track record of successfully designing and delivering large-scale, complex global change projects
Exceptional drive, motivation and commitment and focus on operational excellence
Understanding of HSBC Group structures, values, behaviours, processes and objectives
Relevant knowledge of the Group’s Technology function
Understanding of the Real Estate Services and Technology operating model at Group, Business and Country levels
Understanding of HSBC Real Estate Services and GCOO systems
Experience in applying digital technologies, e.g. automation, machine learning etc.
Good understanding of the external environment – regulatory, political, competitors, etc.
Solid leadership skills with experience in managing people in a large matrix organisation, including successful experience in developing and retaining critical talent.

What we offer:

Continuous professional development
Flexible working
Opportunities to grow
Inclusive and diverse environment.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 30, 2025

Expiration:
July 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Global Head of Real Estate ESG and Sustainability

HSBC

Location:Hong Kong, Kowloon City

Category:Real Estate

Contract Type:Employment contract