Senior Financial Crime Risk Steward - Fixed Term Contract 12 months

The opportunity : 

Being part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.

The Senior Financial Crime Risk Steward  role will consist of setting policy, give advice and provide independent challenge in the main areas of Financial Crime Risk, including Money Laundering, Tax Evasion, Fraud, Sanctions and AB&C as part of the Second Line of Defence (2LoD). The person covering this role is expected to act as Subject Matter Expert and oversee and assess the risk management activities carried out by the First Line. 

Are you interested? Do you have proven knowledge of and experience in applying legal and regulatory financial crime compliance requirements? Do you enjoy being part of a cohesive team?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you! 

What you will do: 
The Senior Financial Crime Risk Steward  will assist the first line of defense (1LoD) functions such as Relationship Managers (RMs), Business Management, Client Lifecycle Management team (CLM), BRCM to meet applicable laws and regulations, internal standards and Group policies with respect to money laundering deterrence, prevention and detection. Furthremore, they will provide support to the Head of Financial Crime Risk Stewardship and Chief Compliance Officer when and where required. Lastly, the Senior Financial Crime Risk Steward will represent the Financial Crime function in different business forums and projects to ensure the risk aspects are considered, appropriately managed and satisfactorily mitigated.

In this role you will:

• Review policies, procedures and desk instruction manuals to ensure they are in line with legal regulatory requirements, Group policies and procedures and specific Group Private Banking requirements
• Provide guidance and respond to the 1LoD on matters related to FC and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (AB&C)
• Respond to requests received by the Bank from third parties on matters related to FC and AB&C;
• Provide support, expert advice and guidance to the 1LoD to help ensure Operational Risks are managed effectively and are meeting the standards defined by the Operational Risk Management framework (ORMF).
• Prepare Training material and conduct the training sessions on all FC related matters and topics.
• Review and if appropriate concur on account opening requests and reclassification to ensure compliance with the local regulatory requirements as well as with the Group standards with respect to internal Know your Customer (KYC) policy (quality and depth), in particular:
  
  • Conduct plausibility checks of the KYC profile prepared by the Relationship Managers (RMs) and Client Lifecycle Manager (CLM)
  • Ensure corroboration of information provided by the RMs and the checks performed by CLM 
• Provide support and guidance to Front Office, CLM, Business Management, HR, Procurement, Chief Compliance Officer and Head of FC Risk Stewardship and other teams 
• Ensure operational effectiveness and control standards are duly observed
• Resolve any/all identified issues promptly and escalate concerns to Head of FC Risk Stewardship and other FC managers as appropriate to ensure timely awareness of any material concerns
• Provide necessary support to Audit and Operational risk, ensure effective and timely implementation of audit issues, when required by the Head of FC Risk Stewardship

You should apply if you have:

• Proven knowledge of and experience in applying legal and regulatory financial crime compliance requirements
• Advanced understanding of Private Banking business with practical experience in Compliance, Audit or Operational Risk area, Legal and/or Tax background is an asset
• Team player who can build relationships within and outside the Compliance function
• Organizational skills
• Analytical, well-informed and creative approach to problem-solving ability to work independently and to the highest level of accuracy and accountability
• Computer and IT systems literate, strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of the Asian market is a plus
• Specific knowledge of sanctions is a plus
• Due to immigration restrictions in Switzerland we will only be able to consider applications from Swiss or EU citizens or from candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

What you’ll get in return:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits usually covering healthcare, life assurance, pension, and family friendly leaves, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing.

HSBC operates multiple variable pay plans, to reflect the diverse nature of the businesses, roles and markets in which we operate. Variable pay is designed to reward colleagues for their individual performance and contribution, as well as the performance of their relevant Business / Infrastructure, and the overall Group.

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2026” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Switzerland.

HSBC is a signatory company of the Advance Charter. This Charter is a commitment towards gender equality in business and hence a workplace environment that supports a fair and balanced approach to hiring, remunerating, promoting and retaining female talent.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

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