Manager, Financial Crime, Wpb

-Job description

**Some career choices have more impact than others.**

At HSBC we exist with the purpose of Opening up a World of Opportunity. We use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to provide opportunities for our customers and colleagues through global connectivity. We bring together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world - for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

As an HSBC employee in Australia, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities, competitive pay, an embedded flexible working culture and a range of employee benefits. These include market-leading subsidised private health cover, enhanced parental pay and support when returning to work, subsidised banking products and services, bonus leave days and wellness programmes including discounted gym memberships.

This is a key risk management role that has a broad remit and responsibilities for providing advice and guidance on all aspects of Financial Crime Risk for the Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) business in Australia. Through the implementation the One Financial Crime Policy, supporting Guidance, and Line of Business Procedures, the jobholder will make informed decisions in accordance with the core principles of HSBC's Financial Crime Risk Appetite.

The Financial Crime Manager (WPB) will support the Senior Manager Financial Crime and AML in achieving a balance between the demands of regulators, external bodies and governmental initiatives, WPB business and ultimately the Group’s shareholders and customers; being aware of the political, management, regulatory and reputational implications of a particular decision and courses of action.
This role has no direct or indirect reports.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Advising on Financial Crime Risk-related issues and events and the actions needed to address and remediate.
- Updating and providing recommendations based on the impact and implementation of relevant regulatory changes.
- Advising on the Financial Crime Risks associated with WPB products, services, business initiatives and customers.
- Advice and support with respect to internal, external and regulatory reviews relating to Financial Crime Risk.
- Risk stewardship with respect to Financial Crime Risk controls, issues, actions and events.
- Strong partnership with key stakeholders within the WPB business.
Requirements

**Key Requirements**
- Seasoned professional with experience in one or more risk compliance roles, to include significant AML experience within financial services.
- Excellent understanding of AML/CTF regulations with strong understanding of Sanctions, AB&C, Fraud and Tax Transparency.
- Awareness of key Australian regulatory change initiatives and their impacts on the businesses.
- Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues.
- Ability to support decisions with sound reasoning. Ability to clearly articulate business and regulatory implications of analysis and findings.
- Analytical skills and ability to analyse an issue, able to analyse large data and provide high level summaries for management
- Act in a professional, approachable and supportive manner, fostering a cohesive and collegiate team spirit.
We value different perspectives, we succeed together, collaborating across boundaries, we take responsibility, holding ourselves accountable to get things done. Through these values, HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are appreciated and respected and where opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow in an inclusive environment. Applications from First Nations peoples are encouraged.