Director, UK Financial Crime

Who is HSBC Innovation Banking?   

HSBC Innovation Banking is the power behind the UK’s forward-thinkers, future-makers, and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO typically within the technology and life science sectors. 

Whether it’s comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Strategic Fund Solutions, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them, and everything in between. We're proud to accelerate growth for our clients, create meaningful connections and communities, and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike. 

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The team you’ll work with: 

You’ll join a team of dedicated 2nd Line of Defence Financial Crime Risk experts covering AML, CTF, Sanctions, Fraud and AB&C and Tax evasion. Working closely with First Line of Defence colleagues providing guidance, governance, and oversight. The team are heavily involved in delivering strategic projects across the whole Bank to support commercial growth objectives. 

The value you’ll add: 

As a senior leader in the Financial Crime team, reporting into our Head of Financial Crime you’ll be passionate about innovations in Financial Crime technology and have a strong appetite for the development and mentorship of your team members. In addition, you will also act as the UK Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer for HSBC Innovation Banking. 

 You’ll play a lead strategic role by supporting the MLRO lead the Financial Crime team and contributing to its future direction, as well as supporting complex client scenarios, understanding the control environment and supporting a fast-paced growing business, getting exposure to senior stakeholders within HSBC Innovation Banking and the wider the HSBC Group from day one. 

Responsibilities: 

Having delegated responsibility for certain tasks and representing the MLRO and FC team in governance meetings. 

Leadership and technical development of a small team of people in relation financial crime and fraud. Acting as a subject matter expert to coach those within the team and support the business with advice and guidance. 

Support the UK HSBC Innovation Banking MLRO in continuing the development of the AML / CTF, Sanctions, AB+C and Fraud programmes and further embedding of HSBC’s Risk Management Framework. 

Review and consider the financial crime risks associated to our existing and potential clients providing sound advice to the business on complex cases.  

Supporting the UK HSBC Innovation Banking MLRO and wider senior leadership team with creating a culture of risk awareness and management deep within the business units. 

Building, developing and maintaining strong tactical relationships with HSBC wider group. 

Supporting both local and global organisational project initiatives to ensure adequate controls and risk mitigation strategies are sufficient to prevent exposure to the firm, from a financial crime perspective. 

Requirements: 

Experience of, or a clear passion for financial crime risks in the technology sector 

Experience of managing a team and pro-active people development in a fast paced, matrix environment 

Strong knowledge of the UK Regulatory environment and practical application of it 

A good understanding of the Bank’s Risk Management Framework or similar within another organization 

Extensive experience of working in a financial crime management leadership role, ideally within the Commercial Banking sector 

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 

The ability to work independently and challenge effectively 

Strong organizational and time management skills 

Prior or current experience of operating as a Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer is helpful 

Where you’ll be based: 

Our home office in Finsbury Square, London. We offer hybrid working to our employees, so you can flex between home and the office. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

We know that some people may be put off from applying for a role if they don’t meet all elements of a job description. If you think you can make a difference to our business, then why not give us a try? 

HSBC Innovation Banking is an equal opportunities employer. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. 

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