HSBC hiring Financial Crime Operations Specialist 80 – 100% in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland | LinkedIn (2024)

Job Description

The opportunity: FC Operations Specialist 80 – 100%At HSBC, we’re a trusted international organisation with a global customer base of around 39 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories. In Europe, our ambition is to become the leading international wholesale bank and we need talent like you to help us meet our ambition. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top or in an exciting new direction—we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. The role holder will have to Review and investigate systematic Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) alerts generated from the AML transaction monitoring system to define if transacations occurring are valid Anti-Money Laundering risks. Perform research taking into account various FCC risk factors and indicators to define if the alert/case needs to be escalated. Oversee assist and support junior investigators in conducting Transaction Monitoring investigations and help them to develop AML approach to anticipate the risk inherent to FCC Operations activities. Actively assist FCC Operations Manager in participating in key projects impacting the department.

Are you interested ? Do you have experience in Risk and Compliance? Do you enjoy to be part of a cohesive team ?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you !

What you will do:Impact on the Business:

• Conduct initial analysis of customer transactions using internal/external research tools in order to asses and define if financial crime risks can be identified which require further investigation or escalation.
• Identification of unusual transactions, non-compliant activity or increased compliance risk.
• Accurately document rationale and evidence for case closure or escalation as appropriate.
• Undertake prompt closure of eligible alerts not deemed as unusual or in line with clients’ profile.
• Define if additional enquiries are required and escalate as appropriate for non/low quality responses.
• Preparation of customer transaction analysis summaries on request.
• Undertake sanctions and adverse information screening.
• Ensure that investigations undertaken adhere to the HSBC’s Global Standards, Policies and Procedures.
• Process requests from other departments as required.
• To assist the Head of Financial Crime Compliance Operations on special projects.

Leadership & Teamwork:

• Assist the Head of Financial Crime Compliance Operations to ensure adequate cover within the AML Transaction Monitoring team to meet the demands of core functions (investigations, Front Office engagement etc.).
• To promote a collaborative working environment, facilitating the sharing of ideas and knowledge to improve the Team’s level of understanding.
• To acknowledge the needs of the Team and to assist other team members where they are dealing with a high profile, or urgent investigations.

Operational Effectiveness & Control:

• To avoid alert backlogs.
• To remain up to date with HSBC’s prevailing standards and Swiss regulatory changes to ensure that an analysis is focused and addresses any regulartory concerns.

RequirementsYou should apply if you have:Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Degree level – Preferrably in Law, Banking or Business Administration.
• Awareness of Swiss rules and guidelines, as well as applicable foreign laws.
• Understanding of Private Banking activity, including comprehension of Securities, Trust Structures, Corporate Structures.
• Analytical, well-informed and creative approach to problem-solving ability to work autonomously and to the highest level of accuracy and accountability.
• Computer and IT systems literate, good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work under stress and time pressure.
• Self-assertion, good communication skills and interaction with the Front Office.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken) is a prerequisite, German/French and every additional language is a plus.
• Due to immigration restrictions in Switzerland we will only be able to consider applications from Swiss or EU citizens or from candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit.

Experience:

• 2 years practical experience in Compliance, Banking, Audit or other Regulatory or Risk Functions related work.

Knowledge:

• Further, training and understanding of forensic report writing, either in Banking environment or similar organisation would be preferred.

General:

• Able to work individually as well as in a team.
• Ability to work under stress and take responsibilities.

Certification:

• Internal certification requirements are applicable to the Transaction Monitoring Compliance Officer role.

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.What You’ll Get In ReturnWe’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University.

You can work your way and will have a say in when, where and how you and your team flexibly work together.

Our benefits will give you financial security, and can include:

• Health & meal allowance, public transport or (e-)bike allowance.
• Our family-focused benefits can help you to support your loved ones and include: days off for key events (weddings, moving house, adoption). A one-time marriage or registering of a "Civil.
• Partnership" grant. One-time premium for birth or adoption, as "gift" or "voucher. 4 weeks’ paternity leave & 26 weeks’ maternity leave.
• Emergency Childcare with the Red Cross, free of charges for HSBC employees.
• Purchased holidays scheme, unpaid leave, sabbatical, Volunteering Leave.
• Accident insurance (private coverage) paid by the Employer, attractive Pension Scheme.

We’ll give you a huge range of resources that support your mental, physical and social well-being, including:

• Various sports and leisure activities organised by the employees for the employees.
• The Bank offers to the employees and their family members specialised free, confidential service to help them deal with any personal problems – either at work or at home. Unlimited telephone consultations services available 24/7.
• You’ll have opportunities to work internationally - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices.
• You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests.

As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term health condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Within the work place you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. HSBC has in place processes in order to avoid nepotism, which means to avoid creating circ*mstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.