Job Description

Job description

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you\xe2\x80\x99ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC\xe2\x80\x99s global capabilities and footprint allow our Commercial Banking teams to provide a single coverage point for multinational clients operating internationally. Offering vast expertise and local knowledge, especially in emerging markets, Commercial Banking products and services have been designed to meet the global financial needs of our clients, whatever and wherever they are.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join this team in the role of Manager, Dedicated Risk Team, Wholesale Business Financial Crime Risk.

The role holder will be part of the Dedicated Risk Team (DRT) within the Wholesale Non-Financial Risk (NFR) team in country; whose primary focus is to manage Financial Crime Risk (FCR) through the working of Surveillance Risk Triggers from all segments of CMB and GB.

Principal Responsibilities

• The responsibility for Business Financial Crime Risk (BFCR) is within the functional remit of the First Line of Defence (1LOD) and sits with Wholesale Non-Financial Risk (NFR) which is part of Wholesale Chief Operating Office (WCOO).
• BFCR is responsible for the oversight and mitigation of Financial Crime Risk (FCR) in the 1LOD for Commercial Banking (CMB) and Global Banking (GB).
• The team is responsible for supporting the frontline in identifying potential and emerging financial crime risks by providing the assessment and assurance of FCR management as part of the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) process and journey.
• The role of this team is considered critical in the context of increased internal and external attention to identify, measure, evaluate, control, and manage FCR effectively. This role is a key component in adopting and enforcing the highest FCR and Credit standards in HSBC.
• The job holder will exercise a degree of autonomy to perform the responsibilities independently. He / She will operate under guidance from the Global, Regional and Local NFR and BFCR Teams to uphold and enhance the quality with which FC risk is identified and mitigated by first line of defence.
• The role holder will maintain and demonstrate awareness of financial crime, regulatory and compliance matters. Minimise the likelihood of financial crime risk occurring through identification, assessment, analysis, reporting, mitigation and control, in accordance with the Group Operations Functional Instruction Manual (FIM).

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of Financial Crime Compliance, AML, Sanctions, Wholesale Banking (CMB and GB)
• Experience and knowledge of quality testing, assurance, compliance and audit
• Possess the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) or International Compliance Association (ICA) certifications.
• Ability to apply judgement and critical thinking to identify financial crime risks and issues in customer profiles
• Experience in managing effective teams
• Solid knowledge and experience in processes, Bank systems and/or project management
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Extremely keen eye for detail and a organized and logical thinker
• Strong interpersonal sensitivity
• Strong written / verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate with senior members of frontline teams, FC, Compliance and Audit

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.

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