Financial Crime Investigator, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
Switzerland, Geneva

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Financial Crime Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations concerning accounts/ transactions of an anomalous nature and, where necessary, escalating such cases in accordance with the AML Investigations Procedural Standards for external reporting.

Job Responsibility:

Conducting the effective and timely investigation into assigned cases in accordance with agreed standard reporting requirements and service levels
On receipt of a new Investigation, conduct an initial high level review in order to identify any probable suspicious activity report (SAR) related issues
Writing a high quality investigative narrative and to record the case history, with supporting work findings, in a digital case file
At anytime during an Investigation, at the first reliable indication of SAR related matter the case is escalated immediately
Ensure suspicious activity is reported to the appropriate Authorities in a timely manner and in accordance with the applicable service-level agreements (SLAs)
Ensure that decisions to report to the Authorities, or not, can be justified by documenting high quality, reasoned reports supported by investigative work and recorded findings
Providing guidance to all internal business areas where appropriate
Providing accurate and timely Management Information as required

Requirements:

Familiarity with transaction monitoring and associated case management systems
Experience of identifying activity suggesting money laundering (ML) or terrorist-financing (TF) risk
Experience in undertaking investigations/analysis into customer activity with the ability to draw inferences from noted behavior, including transactional profile, against expectation established from customer due-diligence (CDD) data
Experience in writing reports to identify ML/TF risk and/or SAR reporting
Both spoken and written communication skills with the ability to document investigative steps and conclusions effectively, in a clear, concise and professional manner
Consistently achieve objectives set for them and take action to improve their own performance
Collaborative working style with colleagues and broader stakeholders within a cross-border and LoB matrix
Prior regulatory or law enforcement investigations experience advantageous
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) or International Compliance Association (ICA) ML/FC qualifications preferred
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

Nice to have:

Prior regulatory or law enforcement investigations experience
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) or International Compliance Association (ICA) ML/FC qualifications

What we offer:

Health & meal allowance
public transport or (e-)bike allowance
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
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
Opportunities to work internationally
Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 04, 2025

Expiration:
July 03, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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