Assistant Vice President Major Investigations

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Assistant Manager Major Investigations (Internal), Assistant Vice President Major Investigations (External)  

Role Purpose

FCI focuses on the investigation and analysis of specific financial crime threats the firm faces now and in the future, pioneering the techniques and technology that protect our business, our customers, and the many communities in which we operate, from the harms associated with financial crime. FCI harnesses intelligence, analytics, technology, investigation, information sharing, and public-private partnership to achieve this end, always seeking the most effective and efficient means. FCI is also partnering with Financial Crime Risk Stewards to build the case for a more efficient and effective regulatory approach by defining a potential new regulatory landscape based on practical, tested innovation and serving as a thought leader in the ongoing public debate on the future of regulatory compliance.

The jobholder supports the Head of Major Investigations in the oversight, management and coordination of investigative activities/cases (AML investigations, Fraud/Major investigations and Whistleblowing investigations) with special focus on the enhancement and streamlining of investigative processes and procedures, thematic reviews, read across activities and deep dive analysis.

Principal Accountabilities:

Impact on the Business 

·  Support the Head of Major Investigations in the oversight and coordination of the investigation of cases in line with the changing demands in investigative capacity demands.
·  Conduct day-to-day operations of local Investigations, including co-ordinating within the different investigation work stream, Investigation Exchange, and ad hoc requests of Head of Major Investigations.  
·  Draft, review and issue investigation reports, including root cause analysis and agreed recommendations for change with relevant risk type owners.  Responsible for ensuring Level 2 and 3 Case analysis is complete and compliant.
·  Escalate significant financial crime threats and management issues to senior leadership so appropriate action can be undertaken in response.
·  Undertake local ad hoc projects, reviews and monitoring as requested by the Head of Major Investigations.
·  Support and participate in key initiatives from the country/region.
·  Coordinate and facilitate information exchange, teamwork and efficiency as part of the wider FCI programme.
·  Liaise with law enforcement agencies on fraud cases. Acts as primary Bank representative to relevant legal proceedings and fraud cases.
Customers / Stakeholders  

·  Complete Investigations in a timely manner to minimize exposure, and address policy/procedural loopholes. 
·  Manage the sharing of information and creation of feedback loops across the firm to continuously adapt and improve Major Investigation activities that support the business in their first line responsibilities.
Leadership and Teamwork

·  Develop and deliver the strategy as agreed with the Head of Major Investigations FC for the Major Investigations Team.
·  Develop and maintain the relationship and understanding of activities across the wider Investigations function.
·  Communicate effectively with different business areas to ensure clear and consistent delivery of key messages.
·  Develop and support a long lasting, effective team environment, to achieve mutual team and business goals. Cultivate an environment that supports diversity, reflects the HSBC brand, and improves employee engagement.
·  Maintain, foster and develop positive and professional working relationships with senior business managers at the Regional and Country levels.
Operational Effectiveness & Control

·  Provide solutions to complex issues/initiatives in an ever changing, high-risk environment in the Philippines. 
·  Manage operational risk including its identification, assessment, mitigation and control, loss identification and reporting.
·  Drive the framework, policies, procedures, and controls for the effective identification and mitigation of the specific financial crime threats the firm faces.

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Experience, Skills and Qualifications  

·  Experience in investigative work preferred. At a minimum, experience in related investigation field (EDD reports, Intelligence, Journalism) essential
·  Basic knowledge of proceeds of crime legislation, associated Financial Crime (including Fraud) regulation and guidance and STR filing (consent and intelligence) processes. ACAMS/ICA Diploma preferred.
·  Good working knowledge of Financial Crime within the financial services industry. 
·  Experience in the financial services industry, ideally from universal banking.
·  Proven project management and analytical skills, together with ability to support decisions with sound commercial reasoning 
·  Knowledge of e-discovery, internet open source research preferred.
·  Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues.
·  Numerate, evidence based analytical skills founded on an empirical base.
·  Good communicator with strong inter-personal and presentation skills. 
Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

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Issued by Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Philippines