Manager, FC Detection and DE

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Manager, Financial Crime Detection and DE

Business: Risk & Compliance – Financial crime detection

Principal responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• The role holder is responsible for investigating escalated Level 3 alerts for Customer screening, Transaction screening, Trade payments screening, Securities screening, Third Party and Staff screening to determine whether the alert is a true match or a false positive by following Global Sanctions Policy and Procedures for Sanctions alert investigation. The role holder is responsible for the management of Sanctions activities within the Sanctions Center of Excellence (CoE). The role holder will support the second line of defence oversight of sanctions risk within the Region through the application of the alert adjudication activities.
• The role holder contributes to Regional compliance with Policy, external Sanctions regulations applied Regionally and oversight of compliance with local Sanctions regulation at Country level through:
• Fulfilling and executing required Regional level alert investigation
• Following Global Standards on the decision making of false positives that have reached Level 3
• Effectively supporting the Alert investigations Lead's and providing subject matter expertise to the implementation of globally led Sanctions change initiatives within Region and more specifically within Regional Alert Investigations Team
• Fulfilling required Regional level Policy management activities:
• Ensure full adherence to Global Standards Policy within Region, including but not limited to related Sanctions Guidance and Operating Procedures
• Support Alert Investigation Lead's in identifying Sanctions themes and trends
• Where identified escalate Sanctions breaches in the appropriate manner to the required escalation point
• Ensure that all work is completed within agreed SLA's, with appropriate escalation and mitigating actions for items not meeting SLA's
• Fulfilling screening and alert investigation activities:
• Assist Regional Investigations Lead's with the periodic review of the Sanctions Standards with regards to procedures, risk based approaches and QA
• FCC Function/second line of defence:
• Work closely with Regional Alert Investigations Lead to provide assistance in working with the FCC Monitoring & Testing function and FCC Assurance to ensure effective deployment of system and procedural changes as required
• Third line of Defence:
• Support senior management in engagement with internal audit by supplying information in a timely and accurate manner as required and requested
• Leadership & Teamwork:
• Support the delivery of the Global strategy for the FCC Sanctions function into the Region
• Ensure development activities are a core priority and ensure reasonable time is taken for learning and developmental activities
• Develop positive and professional working relationships with all team members and colleagues at a Regional and Country level
• Foster positive and professional working relationships within FCC and other Sanctions Teams at a Regional Level

 HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and where 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.

Qualification: 

• Risk professional with experience in one or more risk compliance roles, to include Sanctions experience
• Sound knowledge and experience on Trade business in globally, and finance for accounts receivable Knowledge of Sanctions regulations and guidance & Knowledge of SWIFT or Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication code messages is a must   
• Experience within the financial services industry. Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues
• High level of English language skills. Local language proficiency will be considered
• Excellent communicaton with strong interpersonal and influencing skill. Ability to adapt to change and provide input where necessary

You’ll achieve more at 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.”

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