🚀 Senior Assistant Vice President Financial Crimes Investigations

Senior Assistant Vice President—Financial Crimes Investigations at HSBC

Location: New York, NY, US

Work style: Hybrid

HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

HSBC's purpose— Opening up a world of opportunity—guides our mission to create progress and growth for customers, people, investors, communities, and the planet.

Responsibilities

• Develop and demonstrate proficiency in conducting financial investigations by collecting, evaluating, and analyzing information and evidence related to known or suspected fraud, money laundering, or terrorist financing.
• Complete all assigned investigations within the 30-, 60-, or 90-day deadline.
• Recognize and document red flags present in alerts/cases reviewed.
• Interview customers, relationship managers, and business partners to establish factual resolution of investigative cases related to suspected money laundering or terrorist financing.
• Maintain effective liaison and communication with law enforcement, international and domestic business partners, and judicial entities to enhance resolution efforts and maintain AML Compliance Office policies.
• Maintain awareness of research trends, information, and techniques related to money laundering, including knowledge of BSA and the Patriot Act.
• Provide expertise and support to the AML Compliance organization on research techniques, capabilities, and systems.
• Coach junior team members to reinforce and advance their skills and techniques.
• Communicate with FCI and other internal and external constituents regarding key information gleaned from reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of AML/BSA trends and other related industry practices to ensure external knowledge and focus are retained.

Qualifications

• Experienced with performing complex investigations, preferably related to financial crime investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, preferably experience presenting to senior audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, law, a related field, or equivalent experience—preferably.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communications, analytical, and project management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of products, services, operations, and systems, and extensive experience dealing with laws, regulations, and regulatory agencies related to assigned areas.
• Proficiency with MS Office and internet research techniques.

HSBC offers a competitive total reward package, including fixed pay, variable pay, and a range of benefits designed to support health, well‑being, finances, and lifestyle.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other trait protected by applicable law.