HSBC Group

Role purpose

The Criminal Compliance Officer plays a key role in HSBC Mexico by ensuring the effective implementation and continuous operation of the Crime Prevention Model (MPD). This model is crucial in order to meet the legal requirements stipulated in the amendments to the Criminal Code of Criminal Procedure (CNPP), in particular in relation to the criminal responsibility of companies (article 421 of the CNPP). The Criminal Compliance Officer leads efforts to support the establishment of robust controls and processes to prevent criminal activities within the organization, through representation, feedback and advice to the areas, thereby mitigating the risk associated with non-compliance and improving the overall legal and ethical position of HSBC Mexico. Reports to the Chief of Staff within the Risk and Compliance area.

Main activities

As the Criminal Compliance Officer at HSBC Mexico, he will play a key role in leading the implementation and continuous improvement of our Crime Prevention Model (MPD). This function is fundamental to ensure that HSBC Mexico meets the last legal requirements introduced by the reform of the criminal system (CNPP) and the main responsibilities are:

• In the event of criminal litigation or possible corporate responsibility, it provides expert support and guidance. This includes participating in criminal legal proceedings to explain and demonstrate the effectiveness of the MPD and the measures of due control to relevant authorities such as prosecutors and judges.
• To liaise with external legal experts to effectively defend the bank's interests. Ensure that MPD remains effective and adaptive to evolving regulatory environments. 
• Stay at the forefront in terms of legal compliance and risk management, continuously monitor changes in criminal laws and regulations, and proactively propose adjustments to our internal controls and processes to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risk.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive training programs aimed at educating employees about their roles and responsibilities in adhering to MPD, thereby reducing the likelihood of non-compliance, and improving the resilience of our organization. 
• Effective coordination and communication, working closely with various internal departments, external legal advisers and regulatory bodies to ensure coherence in crime prevention strategies. The ability to articulate complex legal needs and strategic initiatives to stakeholders at all levels will be essential.

Leadership & Teamwork 

• Strong leadership is needed to inspire and manage the interfunctional teams involved in the implementation and maintenance of the crime prevention mechanism, to foster a collaborative environment in which teamwork is essential to achieving the crime prevention goal.
• Influencing the team to ensure how we manage and quantify our risk exposure and fully incorporate a strong risk management culture and behaviors

• Education background: University degree in law.
• Professional experience: Minimum experience of 5 years in areas of control and legal-criminal compliance at federal and state level, as well as in criminal litigation in the Mexican financial sector
• Legal expertise: In-depth knowledge of the applicable legislation in matters of legal-criminal control and compliance, financial crimes and corporate criminal responsibility. 
• Knowledge in corporate governance, coordination of regulatory committees and support groups and internal control systems.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.

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.