Transaction Monitoring Compliance Officer (80-100%)

Job description

Role Purpose

Review and investigatesystematic 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.

Principal Accountabilities:

Impact on the Business

• 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.

Customers / Stakeholders

• Assist the AML Advisory, On-Boarding team, On-going Review team, Sanctions and Investigation team.
• Engage with Relationship Manager or other teams/departments for additional information.

Leadership & Teamwork

• Assist the Head of Financial Crime Compliance Operations to ensure adequate cover within the AML Transaction Monitoring team to meet the demands of core functions (investigations, Front Office engagement etc.).
• To promote a collaborative working environment, facilitating the sharing of ideas and knowledge to improve the Team's level of understanding.
• To acknowledge the needs of the Team and to assist other team members where they are dealing with a high profile, or urgent investigations.

Operational Effectiveness & Control

• To avoid alert backlogs.
• To remain up to date with HSBC's prevailing standards and Swiss regulatory changes to ensure that an analysis is focused and addresses any regulartory concerns.

Major Challenges

To execute due judgment in considering and assessing negative information pertaining to any party relating to the investigation or the client and the potential impact on PBRS, should the account be retained with PBRS. Being mindful of not only potential regulatory breaches, but also damage to the reputation of the Bank.

Role Context

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 theanalysis. 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.

Management of Risk

The Transaction Monitoring team play a central role in helping to ensure that those clients whose activities present a risk to the Bank's ability to comply with regulations are detected and escalated accordingly.To this end any analysis should be undertaken independently and objectively, without fear or favour, and with a view to promoting HSBC ideals and values.

Observation of Internal Controls

• Maintains HSBC internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators.

Role Dimensions

The specific role of Transaction Monitoring Compliance Officer contains no budgetry control element or any fiscal targets.
The core driver is identification and report of unusual transactions, non-compliant activity or increased financial crime compliance risks.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• 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
• Computer and IT systems literate, good communication and writing skills
• Ability to work under stress and time pressurea
• 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
• Swiss residency mandatory

Experience:
• 2 years practical experience in Compliance, Banking, Audit or other Regulatory or Risk Functions related work.

Knowledge:
• Further, training and understanding of forensic report writing, either in Banking environment or similar organisation would be preferred.

General:
• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to work under stress and take responsibilities

Certification:
• Internal certification requirementsare applicable to the Transaction Monitoring Compliance Officer role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse environment.

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