Role Overview
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice and guidance to the first line of defense (FLOD) on risk management, ensuring adherence to financial crime (FC) regulations.
- Support the management of financial crime (FC) risks by overseeing business controls as outlined in HSBC Global Policies and Line of Business procedures.
- Collaborate with FLOD and second line of defense (SLOD) to ensure transparency in risk and control assessments, as well as ongoing control remediation and oversight of trigger events related to internal and external incidents.
- Work in partnership at a global, regional, and country level across the entire financial crime structure, engaging with business lines, functions, and DBS (where applicable).
- Prepare, review, challenge, and consolidate accurate data, reports, and presentation materials for key executive meetings and forums.
- Support the development and maintenance of the risk steward’s view on the effectiveness of the financial crime risk framework, ensuring this is communicated consistently to relevant risk governance meetings.
- Develop and implement best practice standards and procedures for the oversight and reporting functions.
- Provide SME support on various projects such as financial crime performance, governance planning, and training initiatives.
- Ensure policies, procedures, and standards meet regulatory requirements and are understood by stakeholders.
- Help communicate a compelling vision to inspire and engage employees, aligning with HSBC’s values and goals to foster a high-performance, customer-centered culture.
- Collaborate effectively within the team, taking a leadership role when necessary and contributing to team success through proactive communication, cooperation, and identification of improvements.
Skills & Requirements
- Experience:
- 8-10 years of overall work experience in the banking or financial services industry.
- 4-5 years of experience in financial crime or business risk functions, with a strong understanding of sanctions risks and how FC controls mitigate those risks.
- Key Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and network effectively with stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to influence others using compelling facts and logical discussions.
- Experience in interpreting and analyzing large volumes of data, with the ability to summarize and present concise management reports.
- Strong leadership and change management skills, with the ability to work independently and contribute to team efforts globally.
- Ability to critically analyze situations, recommend effective solutions, and anticipate regulatory concerns.
- Excellent critical thinking and decision-making capabilities, with a strong risk-based approach.
- Effective time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Knowledge of VBA or macros is a plus.