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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62 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 of Assistant Vice President Risk Stewardship Sanctions.

Principal responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise advise, and guidance to First line of defence*(FLOD)
• Provide support in managing FC risks by providing oversight and direction of the business controls as described in the Global Line of Business procedures and HSBC Global Policies and Procedures.
• Engage with FLOD and SLOD to ensure transparency relating to risks and control assessments, ongoing control remediation plans and trigger events oversight for both internal and external events.
• The role requires strong partnership at a Global, Regional and Country level working across the entire FC structure as well as with the lines of business and functions including DBS where applicable.
• Preparation, review, challenge and consolidation of accurate data, reports, and presentation packs for key executive meetings / forums.
• Support in developing and maintaining the risk steward view of the effectiveness of the financial crime risk framework and ensure that this view is communicated consistently to relevant risk governance meetings.
• Support with the analysis of Global, Regional and Country audit and assurance reports and ensure all identified issues have the appropriate action plans and the responsible owners are executing to plan to meet the completion deadline on time.
• Maintain the documents of record of the FC Risk Steward relevant activities.
• Support stakeholders by providing regular/ad-hoc briefings on various FC topics.
• Analyse emerging issues and risks and identify appropriate FC related trends.
• Represent FC in relevant governance forums and attend to all internal and regulatory audits and inspections relevant to the business covered.
• Support Projects as SME support (FC performance, Governance planning, Training etc.)

• The jobholder must have an overall work experience of 8-10 years in the banking / financial services industry.
• Atleast 4-5 years’ experience in Financial Crime or Business Risk functions.
• Strong understanding of Sanctions risks and how FC controls mitigates the Sanctions risk and the various underpinning activities forming the overall Risk Management framework.
• Working knowledge of the Global Non-Financial Risk (NFR) Framework and Technical User Guides (TUG) – Preferred.
• Working knowledge of the line of business / function supported, as well as pertinent compliance risk policies and regulations. – Preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills (i.e., collaboration and networking) with experience of dealing with stakeholders including the capacity to articulate the case for risk management.
• Excellent communication skill (oral, written, and presentational) with the ability to influence others through use of compelling facts, thought-provoking discussion and logic and use diplomacy and tact to resolve differing views.
• Experience of interpreting and analyzing a large volume of information and / or data and provide succinct summary for management. 
• Ability to lead change, contributing to joining up with the other teams in Risk and Compliance and Business globally.
• Ability to work independently on distinct tasks, escalating as appropriate and able to "connect the dots" and critically analyze situations, recommend effective solutions to problems, and identify or anticipate regulatory concerns.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to make informed risk-based decisions with robust supporting rationale.
• Effective time management & prioritization skills with an ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver against stringent deadlines.
• Knowledge in MS Office Suite, MS PowerPoint & Excel is mandatory. VBA / Macros knowledge will be added advantage.
• ACAMS or International Compliance Association (ICA) certificate/diploma, or equivalent qualifications (Preferred)

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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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