Analyst, Financial Crime Compliance Operations (4 positions)

Job description

Global Vision. Local Focus.

Things really are different here. A career with HSBC in Canada is truly an experience that few financial service organisations can match. Here you will find yourself inspired and supported by colleagues whose daily responsibilities cross time zones, continents and cultures. You will be motivated to aim for your highest aspirations, and enjoy the rewards of belonging to a diverse and growth-driven culture.

Canada is a priority market for HSBC. We remain focused on growing customers locally with our unique products, and we offer a full suite of solutions developed from our global connectivity and network. HSBC has the institutional strength, capacity and commitment to support our Canadian client's requirements here and around the world. Employees who thrive at HSBC are service focused, entrepreneurial and driven. They show collaborative spirit and a quest for continuous improvement, while having the industry expertise and business acumen to deliver.

About HSBC Operations, Services & Technology (HOST)

HSBC Operations, Services and Technology provides essential operational services, IT and technical support to help HSBC function effectively and improve our customer service. HOST is made up of Global Operations, IT, COO Office, Corporate Real Estate and Global Procurement.

Global Operations is responsible for activities including:
· Managing the day-to-day transactions of our Retail Banking and Wealth Management business
· Running operations for our Commercial Banking business and supporting our Global Private Banking and Global Banking and Markets businesses to serve customers across their global networks
· Simplifying the way we run HSBC, introducing automation to reduce workload and costs and improve the experience of customers
· Helping to drive change for the bank's global businesses and functions, for the benefit of HSBC and our customers
A Day in the Life of a Analyst, Financial Crime Compliance Operations include the following:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance (‘FCC') Operations, the Analyst FCC Operations is an entry level role on the FCC Operations team.The role holder will provide day-to-day support to meet the objectives of the FCC Operations team through research, analysis, escalation and monitoring for less complex cases. The role holder completes assigned monitoring activities including name screening client and transaction monitoring.

Principle Accountabilities:
· Support the Sr Mgr FCC Operations and the regional Head of FCC & RC Operations in management of FCC related risks.
· Supporting regional AML and other FCC teams.
· Remain up to date with key business developments and regulatory and industry practices
· Participate in special compliance reviews, projects and training efforts, as required.
· Provide support to assigned areas on compliance-related issues, including documentation and form review for compliance with applicable regulations.
· Participate as a team player and able to work across teams as a contributor
· Contribute to the successful delivery of quality control
· Support the aims of the team and team manager
· Delivery of high standards of client service, at the same time ensuring that all internal (e.g. Risk) and external (e.g. Compliance) standards requirements are met in full, utilizing a combination of onshore and offshore resource managed as a single global team.
· Provide cover for other analysts
· Ensure that issues are escalated to Management where appropriate
· Complete other responsibilities, as assigned.
· Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the HSBC brand.
· Review and analyze compliance monitoring reports and other related source documents for suspicious/unusual patterns of activity. Follow-up with responsible area for explanations and discussions for appropriate action.
· To discharge the accountabilities set out in the Compliance FIM by pro-actively assisting management in identifying and containing compliance risk, monitoring, reporting and certification, fostering a compliance culture and optimizing relations with regulators.
· Undertake and complete training assigned to improve FCC Operation effectiveness
· Ensure that all employees are aware of and effectively identify and manage applicable money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), sanctions and reputational risks.
· Complete other responsibilities, as assigned.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications:
·  Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent experience. Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAM) accreditation certificate an asset.
·  1-3 years proven audit, compliance, financial services, operations and/or regulatory experience, or equivalent.
·  Familiar with the following programs World Check, SCION, Client Connect
·  Ability to remain effective under pressure, provide assessment and sound judgment
·  Position requires a general understanding of Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, AML, and Due Diligence
·  Good interpersonal, organizational, communications, analytical skills.
·  Understanding and knowledge of HSBC's activities, products, processes and systems would be preferred.
·  Ability to adapt to changing work and demands
·  Working within demanding timelines
·  Professional conduct
·  Ability to work independently within assigned authority
HSBC Proud

In 2016, HSBC Bank Canada was named one of the “Best 50 Corporate Citizens” in Canada by Corporate Knights magazine for the fifth consecutive year.

Here are some of the reasons why:
·  Career Development: Within your current role, as well as Canadian and international opportunities
·  Company Reputation: Offering prestige, strength, and longevity
·  Business Growth: Underpinned by our drive, and the highest banking standards
·  International Connectivity: Opportunities to network and build global relationships
·  A diverse workforce: Reflecting our belief that diversity of thought, background and perspective make HSBC a stronger organization
·  Corporate Sustainability: We build our business for the long term by balancing social, environmental and economic considerations in the decisions we make
Learn more about HSBC

HSBC Bank Canada, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, is the leading international bank in the country. We help companies and individuals across Canada to do business and manage their finances internationally through three global business lines: Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Retail Banking and Wealth Management. HSBC Group - one of the world's largest banking and financial services with assets of US $2,492bn at 30 June 2017. Linked by advanced technology, HSBC serves customers worldwide through an international network of around 3,900 offices in 67 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa.