AML Investigations Officer

Job description

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Global Risk is a thriving and expert risk management function supporting HSBC globally with all aspects of risk management. The team actively manages a varied and dynamic range of risk types, including security, fraud, information security, operational, credit, compliance, regulatory, market and reputational risks. All parts of the Global Risk team use their skills, insight and integrity to handle established threats and those they see emerging, acting to protect and enable HSBC to deliver sustainable growth.

We are currently seeking an ambitious individual to join this team in the role of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigator Officer

Your main responsibilities will include:
· Investigate Unusual Activity Reports, Transaction Monitoring and other referral types, ensuring investigations are completed within agreed SLAs and in accordance External Investigative Reporting procedures.
· Ensure that investigation outcomes are recorded in relevant case management systems, in accordance with documented standards.
· Complete the submission of Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) in a timely manner, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with documented processes and procedures.
· Provide support to the Priority Case Team, and Major Cases, where required, to manage the allocation of Unusual Activity Reports (UARs), ensuring deadlines are met and that the spreadsheets and workflow systems are managed in an efficient and orderly manner.
· Provide support to the AML Investigations Manager in respect of ongoing processes and procedures, management information, special projects and as required

Desired profile

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role, you will need:

·  A Higher School certificate or equivalent, with tertiary qualifications in Banking, Business or Accountancy highly regarded;
·  Previous experience in Financial services reviewing customer transactions for potentially suspicious activity with ability to perform analysis of customer information and preparing recommendations for Suspicious Matter Reporting an advantage;
·  Strong communication skills, with excellent time management and ability to work effectively under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines;
·  Excellent research skills including experience with online research tools and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
·  Previous exposure to AML Compliance / Investigations or a law enforcement background an advantage.

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