Job Description

Job description

The CLM team sits in the first line of defense and evaluates the quality of the client information gather and consolidated for the client onboarding, customer due diligence (CDD) and KYC. Our objective is to centralizing key FCC knowledge in one team to better support the front office with consistency and quality.

The CLM Specialist role will proactively engage with their designated RM/CSE team, providing advice and support throughout the customer pre-on boarding, on boarding and periodic reviews process with regards to CDD policy implementation.

The job holder should be precise, detailed oriented and be able to establish a strong working relationship with the front office Relationship Manager team.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

To guide the RM\xe2\x80\x99s/CSE\xe2\x80\x99s/RO\xe2\x80\x99s in identifying and documenting the information required to satisfy the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s KYC due diligence policies and processes.

Executes and reviews negative media alerts, and performs sanction & PEP screening

Check/identifies for discrepancies between the information held in the customer\xe2\x80\x99s documentation and profile on the system

Reviews and validated the quality of the due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) information on the bank\xe2\x80\x99s customers, in line with HSBC policies at on boarding and periodic reviews

Work with the CDD Advisor when additional guidance on CDD policy is required

Driving sustainable growth. Identifies and acts on opportunities to improve efficiency in the workflow

Makes considered decisions with factual and coherent recommendations, benefits and implications.

Keeps colleagues and stakeholders informed, and takes accountability for following through on outstanding issues raised within the CLM team to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of service

Plans and prioritize their own and/or others work, to ensure alignment with business needs and efficient use of resources

Takes responsibility for completing assigned tasks to a high quality standard

Daily discretion within assigned authority.

Requirements

What you will need to succeed in the role:

• Strong working knowledge of AML, regulatory compliance and controls (6-7 years) within the banking and financial services industry.
• Understands the connection between the financial services industry, the regulatory environment and their business function, and assists in passing on their practical knowledge to their colleagues
• Strong teamwork initiative.
• Good research and communication skills.
• Ability to work professionally with all levels of staff and management.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Internet Explorer.
• Strong English fluency and written skills
• Minimum of a B.A. degree or relevant work experience
• Additional languages welcomed

What additional skills will be good to have?

• Have a comprehensive knowledge of all HSBC policies and procedures (CDD, AML and Sanctions)
• Take personal accountability to keep their procedural knowledge up to date
• Adhering strictly to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC and regulatory standards, policies and practices; escalating control weaknesses.
• Helps their colleagues to consider the importance of risk and compliance policies and procedures and how to follow them properly.

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis. For more information about the enhanced vetting for this role please contact the recruiter for this role.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.\xe2\x80\x9d

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