AML Engagement Officer, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
United Arab Emirates, UAE

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

We are seeking a Financial Crime Compliance – Law Enforcement Liaison officer to join our UAE Financial Crime Compliance team. This key role is responsible for supporting official interactions with law enforcement agencies in relation to financial crime matters. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting investigations into money laundering, sanctions evasion, fraud, terrorist financing, and other illicit financial activities, while ensuring the bank’s compliance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as the primary liaison between HSBC UAE, law enforcement and UAE Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) on all financial crime-related inquiries
Coordinate responses to production orders, freezing instructions, and requests for information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support internal and external investigations by gathering documentation, conducting research, and preparing reports for submission to authorities
Collaborate closely with other Financial Crime to ensure a comprehensive response to external requests
Manage and maintain a case management system to track law enforcement interactions, deadlines, and response documentation
Attend meetings and case conferences with law enforcement bodies when required, representing the bank’s interests while supporting legitimate investigative efforts
Monitor changes in legal and regulatory frameworks related to law enforcement cooperation and adapt internal procedures accordingly
Ensure data protection and confidentiality requirements are observed when handling customer information and sensitive case data
Support internal escalation and risk assessment processes tied to high-risk customer activity and regulatory inquiries

Requirements:

Excellent communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic with strong inter-personal and influencing skills is essential to be able to adapt their approach for different audiences
Knowledge of the financial crime risk environment in the UAE
Excellent attention to detail required along with a high level of analytical competency
The ability to build connections and work collaboratively across boundaries – functional and geographical with a strong multi-cultural awareness
The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Awareness of regulatory environment in the UAE
A University degree is essential to secure a UAE Visa and Work Permit

What we offer:

Flexible working
Opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment
Continuous professional development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 24, 2025

Expiration:
July 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

View All Jobs In This Company

Job Link Share:

AML Engagement Officer

HSBC

Location:United Arab Emirates, UAE

Category:Banking

Contract Type:Not provided