Vice President Financial Crime

The role of Vice President, Financial Crime at HSBC entails overseeing the Transaction Monitoring (TM) framework and related processes in the Risk & Compliance business. You will play a crucial role in preparing submissions for various governance forums, such as TMOB and MENAT FC ManCo, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of TM-related papers. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing the Global TM Strategy within the region, reviewing TM issues across different Lines of Business (LoBs) and countries, and collaborating with audit and assurance functions to address them effectively. As the ideal candidate for this position, you should possess a minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Transaction Monitoring (TM) and Sanctions, preferably within HSBC or similar financial institutions. Your duties will involve providing subject matter expertise on AML risks associated with TM, supporting data governance initiatives, and ensuring the effectiveness of TM control frameworks to mitigate financial crime risks effectively. Furthermore, you will be expected to drive the TM Risk Assessment process in collaboration with LoBs, offer strategic and operational recommendations to enhance TM monitoring controls, and demonstrate proficiency in managing stakeholders and regional teams involved in AML / TM processes. Experience in FCC projects on a global scale, familiarity with advanced data analytics tools such as Python, R, Qlik, and knowledge of Machine Learning and AI concepts will be advantageous for this role. Your logical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and analytical mindset will be crucial in making informed decisions to strengthen TM capabilities and align them with AML objectives. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to maintain a collaborative working environment with stakeholders and senior leadership, are essential for success in this position. Join HSBC and leverage your expertise to contribute towards combating financial crime effectively while supporting the organization's mission to enable businesses to thrive and individuals to achieve their aspirations.,