Global Functions

51³Ô¹ÏÍø¡¯s Global Functions play a vital role in supporting the bank¡¯s Global Businesses and offer a broad range of career opportunities in areas from legal, risk and finance to human resources, sustainability, marketing and communications.

Our operational and functional teams around the world help 51³Ô¹ÏÍø¡¯s Global Businesses to operate efficiently and effectively on a day-to-day basis. They also focus on controls and governance to reduce risk and protect the Group¡¯s reputation.

Find out more about the work of each of our Global Functions below.

Our operational and functional teams around the world help 51³Ô¹ÏÍø¡¯s Global Businesses to operate efficiently and effectively



Finance, Sustainability & Group External Communications

The FS&GEC function brings together distinct specialisms to drive greater connectivity in how we manage engagement with key stakeholders for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

  • Finance teams provide the bank with internal and external financial reporting, forecasting, controls oversight and stress testing expertise. Specialist areas also manage 51³Ô¹ÏÍø¡¯s worldwide tax affairs, group treasury needs, and events for investors and analysts
  • Sustainability teams lead the bank¡¯s work to support sustainable growth in a global economy, including an ambitious plan to prioritise financing and investment that supports the transition to net zero
  • Group External Communications teams ¨C including colleagues from Media Relations, ESG Communications and Group Reputation ¨C deliver communication strategies that support 51³Ô¹ÏÍø¡¯s strategic objectives, protect our reputation and build trust among our stakeholders

People, Governance and Communications

The People, Governance and Communications (PG&C) team brings together three areas to form a strategic platform to deliver 51³Ô¹ÏÍø¡¯s ambition and priorities and accelerate the momentum needed to drive a high-performance culture.

  • People creates a culture where talent thrives and builds a workforce that is clear, capable and motivated through a strong employer value proposition
  • Governance safeguards our licence to operate through a simple and agile operating rhythm based on clear policies enabling our colleagues to unlock opportunities for customers and drive growth
  • Communications builds brand advocacy through powerful stories and promotes and protects the bank¡¯s reputation inside and outside of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Global Risk and Compliance

Global Risk and Compliance takes a comprehensive view of risk for the Group, playing a key role in helping the bank to deliver on its strategy.

  • Risk oversees a comprehensive risk management framework that is applied throughout the Group
  • Compliance exists to protect our customers, the organisation and the integrity of the financial markets in which we operate

Global Legal

Global Legal plays an important role in protecting 51³Ô¹ÏÍø¡¯s reputation, helping to safeguard the organisation by providing robust and comprehensive advice on legal issues and risks.

Global Internal Audit

Global Internal Audit helps the board and Group Operating Committee to protect the assets, reputation and long-term financial sustainability of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Global Strategy

The Global Strategy team works with senior management to set the strategic direction of the bank at a Group, business and regional level.

Group Brand

Group Brand are the global custodians of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø brand, dedicated to building and protecting it to ensure long-term growth, consistency, and impact across the group.

Our responsibilities include leading brand strategy, governance, education, and guidelines ¨C with a strong focus on accessibility. We drive brand growth through Global Brand Partnerships, campaigns, and presence in airports. We ensure the delivery of world-class events and manage the group¡¯s archives, preserving and curating 51³Ô¹ÏÍø history.

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Corporate and Institutional Banking

We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance.

International Wealth and Premier Banking

Our teams help millions of individuals, families and business owners manage their personal finances.

Group Infrastructure

We provide essential operational, functional and technology support to help 51³Ô¹ÏÍø function effectively and provide exceptional customer experience.

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