HSBC Group

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join Global Service Center (GSC) HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role Risk Analyst

Role Purpose:

The job holder should manage team to monitor and identify patterns of suspicious activity and investigate suspected cases of activity related to Sanctions, money laundering, terrorist financing or other related financial crimes.

• Individual in this role is required to have a broad understanding of the processes being managed.
• Staff would require having a good understanding of Screening and its implications.

Main Activities

• Ensure teams are adhering to procedures & other regulations as prescribed by their respective processes.
• Monitoring the PLAs and Meet all Timeliness & Quality metrics defined for all processes. Escalate any major deviations to Business which will impact the quality & turnaround time.
• Focus on reducing rework with adequate training to the teams.
• Build & Retain domain expertise within the teams.
• Processes are regularly reviewed to identify improvements, which will enhance operational and financial effectiveness.
• Work closely with the Business Partners
• Identify opportunities for improvements to the process and particularly automation initiatives and strengthening of controls.
• Reduce escalations to the Business wherever possible.
• Implement effective controls in process to ensure all the regulatory requirements are being adhered.
• Focus towards increasing Productivity % across Processes.
• Ensure performance updates/MI reporting etc to the Business at regular intervals or as requested by the Business.
• Lead and develop an effective team through communication, performance management, development plans and reward/recognition practices. Cultivate an environment that supports diversity and reflects the HSBC brand.
• Ensure that adequate controls are in place to avoid any errors resulting in operational loss/regulatory breach.
• Do not contribute to High risk and/or Repeat finding during group audits and IC reviews.
• Identify any process gaps/MSII and work with the Business to close or minimize the same by implementing adequate controls.

• Preferably experience in Sanctions Screening / Name Screening / AML Screening Process
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Fluent English and great conversational skills.
• Basic knowledge on Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Zoom as i.e.: Tables generation on Excel, PPTs on Power point, records and trackers, editing documents, and conducting Zoom sessions.
• Previous knowledge on reviewing/updating/ translating Operational procedures and Global /Local Policies (Desired)
• Conducting Training/ Refresher sessions (Desired)
• Presenting Monthly reports to managers and stake holders (desired)
• Ability to understand and manage risk.
• Employees must meet performance and behavioural standards as defined in the policy.
• All L6 & L7 applicants should have served at least 12 months and should have successfully completed respective learning curve tenure, in their current role as on closing date.
• Applicant should not be on a corrective action plan/ disciplinary action in the last 6 months or any other performance action as on the date of application.
• All applicants should inform their respective Line Managers of their application.
• All the completed applications should be submitted on or before the closing date.
• The Company reserves the right to change any terms and conditions related to employment, mentioned in the Offer Letter and the Rules and Regulations governing the conduct of the employee in the Company. Such change would be intimated by the Company through an internal communication to the employees at large.
• Right to work is required. Local employment rulings and restrictions will apply.

Competencies:

• Need to build strong process knowledge covering all aspects of Sanctions Name Screening to effectively handle escalations raised by the team.
• Decision making under pressure, giving due consideration to quality, time scales and cost.
• To fully understand the existing regulatory environment and processes of the business and impact on day-to-day activities.
• To be aware of changes and updates in the process and compliance world which will impact performance and share the same with colleagues in time.      

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

At HSBC we offer our colleagues a greater number of leave days so that they can fully enjoy their wedding, take care of the new member of the family, or grieve the loss of a family member. Our paid leave package is at the forefront in Mexico, now you have one more reason to be HSBC and proudly live a culture of well-being, balance, and care.

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.

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