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At HSBC we exist with the purpose of Opening up a World of Opportunity. We use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to provide opportunities for our customers and colleagues through global connectivity. We bring together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

As an HSBC employee in Australia, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities, competitive pay, an embedded flexible working culture and a range of employee benefits. These include market-leading subsidised private health cover, enhanced parental pay and support when returning to work, subsidised banking products and services, bonus leave days and wellness programmes including discounted gym memberships.

Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) ambition is to become Australia’s #1 International Retail Bank, to focus on the internationalist customer and to build a progressive bank for the future. We are investing in long term growth including expanding our Branch network and digital capability to deliver a premium service to our high net worth customers

The Senior Business Financial Crime Risk Manager will play a significant and critical role in the success of WPB’s objectives and outcomes with regards to deterring, detecting, and protecting against financial crime risk. The role will report to Head of Financial Crime Risk for WPB and be responsible for a number of key financial crime activities, specifically, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption (AB&C), oversight over the Client Selection & Exit Management (CSEM)  processes and be responsible to lead the annual Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) for WPB.  As a people leader with direct accountability of the above activities, the Senior Manager must ensure the primary operational aspects are managed effectively to achieve strategic business and customer outcomes in a sustainable, ethical and cost-effective manner, and in accordance with the Financial Crime Global Standards, working closely with local, Regional and Global stakeholders.  

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across local WPB, 2nd line Risk & Compliance, offshore Global Service Centres (GSCs), and also Regional and Global functions.  
• Accountable for the implementation of 1LoD Sanctions and AB&C related processes and controls to ensure compliance with Global Policy and Line of Business Procedures. 
• Own and oversee effectiveness of financial crime controls and be point of escalation for any complex matters and cases, by providing subject matter expert (SME) input to relevant stakeholders.  
• Lead the annual Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) exercise for WPB, in order to comprehensively assess our inherent AML, Sanctions and AB&C risks and effectiveness of key controls.  
• Maintain direct oversight over the Client Selection Exit Management (CSEM) execution by the Operations team, and be responsible for review and update of related processes and procedures, committee Terms of Reference and engagement with the Regional and Group committees as required.
• Lead a team and provide direct support, coaching and mentorship to ensure continued growth.  

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant years of experience in financial crime or risk management. 
• Proven effective leadership experience managing a team of direct reports and oversee teams indirectly, both onshore and offshore.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, developing others, with the ability to build an empowering, people focused culture that encourages the use of one’s own initiative to own and resolve customer issues.
• High level of analytical, attention to detail and reasoning skills.
• Proven ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills in order to meet competing deadlines. 
• Excellent written and presentation skills.

Preference will be given to candidates who hold Australian PR/Citizenship or New Zealand Citizenship, or who can demonstrate current unrestricted work rights in Australia without limitations.

We value different perspectives, we succeed together, collaborating across boundaries, we take responsibility, holding ourselves accountable to get things done. Through these values, HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are appreciated and respected and where opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow in an inclusive environment. Applications from First Nations peoples are encouraged.

Learn more about careers at HSBC Australia –  https://www.hsbc.com/careers/where-we-hire/australia

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