Analyst Transaction Sanctions & Name Screening L3

Role Purpose

The Financial Crime (FC) Detection & Digital Enablement CoE is an integral part of the HSBC group’s Financial Crime function. The CoE helps detect and mitigate FC Risks across HSBC group and regions through conceptualization, development, deployment and maintenance of FC Detection solutions. FC risk is a non-financial risk that includes fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption, sanctions violations, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, export control violations and tax evasion.

• Fulfilling and executing required Regional level alert adjudication
• Following Global Standards on the decision making of False Positives and Potential True Matches that have reached the CoE
• Effectively support the Sanctions Alert Investigations Lead's in the achievement of their management responsibilities
• Providing subject matter expertise to the implementation of globally led Sanctions change initiatives within Region and more specifically within Regional Alert Investigations Team
• Act as the initial escalation point for issues raised by Country Sanctions Officers or colleagues from the Lines of Business.

Main activities

• Provide management and direction to cross-functional experts (pods) from analytics, technology, transformation and product management and key stakeholders across global functions and regions.
• Implementing a consistent and effective management approach across the functional areas.
• Prime interface within the Detection Value Stream for all Change and Prioritisation matters.
• Support the FC Leadership in the delivery of investment across technology, intelligence, and analytics to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, security and cost profile of FC.
• Assist drive, develop and implement programmes to quantify impacts and implement actions to address, manage and mitigate impacts of FC related regulatory changes across the FC control framework.
• As required by leadership, attend and represent FC in governance forums and meetings.

• Non-compliance with the Policy is communicated, reported and escalated to the appropriate audience in a timely and sensitive manner.
• All alert cases (false positive/true matches) have full and accurate documentation to support the decision that is completed in a timely manner within agreed timescales.
• True matches are escalated in the correct manner and within agreed timescales.
• All reporting activity is completed error free and on time.
• Alert Adjudication root cause analysis is completed.
• All alerts are managed within agreed SLA’s and any missed SLA’s are fully documented and evidenced
• Subject matter expertise provided is accurate and within the context of the business and regional environment
• All processing targets are adhered to and alerts are processed error free and on time

Requirements

• Risk professional with experience in one or more risk compliance roles, to include Sanctions experience.
• Knowledge of Sanctions regulations / guidance and their application to Sanctions alert adjudication.
• Knowledge of SWIFT messages (preferred but non-mandatory)
• Knowledge of banking products and services including global trade instruments
• An understanding of the different types of corporate structures
• Experience within the financial services industry.
• Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues.
• High level of English language skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communicator with strong inter-personal and influencing skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and provide input where necessary.
  
  

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.