Investigations Analyst

Job description

Role purpose

The appointee is responsible for the effective application of financial crime risk management and prevention policies and procedures. The appointee would also contribute to the analysis of cases and the timely implementation of the Group and local regulators’ policies.

Main activities

• Conducting effective and timely investigations of assigned cases in accordance with the agreed standard reporting requirements and service levels.
• Conducting daily local Investigations operations, including searches.
• Writing a high quality investigative narrative.
• Making sure that at the end of each investigation, a comprehensive recommendation is completed and a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) is produced.
• Identifying possible law or regulation violations (for example, structuring, suspicious activity across a non-cooperating country, foreign corruption).
• Participating in feedback loop meetings when required and preparing material for these meetings.
• Providing information when required by the team leader 

Requirements

• Compliance and/or audit/risk experience, covering a wide range of business areas.
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework, and FATCA regulations, among others.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and the Group's expectations, as well as the main internal regulations, codes and HSBC Group.
• Ability to find solutions. Analytical and argumentation capability to support findings. Ability to work in coordination with other team members and to obtain returns on time.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• University degree (Law, Business Administration, Accounting, among others)
• Advanced English (writing/conversation)
• Working knowledge of AML and FT issues throughout the financial services industry.
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in prioritizing competing demands and able to communicate effectively.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory issues.

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.