Financial Crime Operations Expert, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
Switzerland, Geneva

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Being part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business. As a Transaction Monitoring Compliance Officer, it is anticipated that the nature and scope of transaction monitoring will be predicated upon the information discovered during the analysis. In consequence, it is expected that the Officer will possess sufficient knowledge and experiential skills to decide the extent and parameters of his analysis with minimal supervision

Job Responsibility:

Review and investigate systematic Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) alerts generated from the AML transaction monitoring system to determine if transactions occurring are valid Anti-Money Laundering risks
Perform research taking into account various FCC risk factors and indicators to determine if the alert/case needs to be escalated
Handle major or complex investigations by engaging with appropriated stakeholders (FO/Legal/Tax)
Contribute to upskill the team investigative level by presenting regular case study by putting in light the risk typology and respective risk mitigator to be assessed
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 / leading key projects impacting the department such as forecast volume, UAT testing impacting FC Operations tools (upgrade, release, issue resolution)
Liaise with other functions of the business in order to maintain effective communication, awareness and to minimize the risk of failing to identify and resolve related FC issues
Produce KPI/KCI/KRI inherent to FC Operations activities intended to Senior Management
Conduct initial analysis of customer transactions using internal/external research tools in order to asses and determine 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
Determine 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

Requirements:

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 independently and to the highest level of accuracy and accountability
Knowledge of and experience in applying legal and regulatory financial crime compliance requirements, in particular. regarding transaction monitoring in managing financial crime (AML/FT) risk as well as Sanctions programs
Organisational skills
Presentation skills
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
Proven experience in Compliance, Banking, Audit or other Regulatory or Risk Functions related work
Further, training and understanding of forensic report writing, either in Banking environment or similar organisation would be preferred
Able to work independently as well as in a team
Ability to work under stress and take responsibilities
Internal certification requirements are applicable to the Transaction Monitoring Compliance Officer role
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:

German/French and every additional language is a plus
Further, training and understanding of forensic report writing, either in Banking environment or similar organisation would be preferred

What we offer:

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
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 29, 2025

Expiration:
August 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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