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Senior Assistant Vice President Financial Crimes Investigations

Brand: HSBC

Area of Interest: Finance

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10001

Work style: Hybrid Worker

Date: 23 Oct 2025

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC, we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing 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.

Collects, evaluates, and disseminates information and evidence related to known or suspected fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing activities and other relevant investigations based on the Financial Crime Investigations (FCI) policies and procedures. Establishes and maintains effective liaison and communication with law enforcement, International and Domestic business partners and judicial entities to enhance resolution efforts and evaluates transactions and customer relationships based on established protocol identifying issues and escalating for further investigation. Communicates discoveries and issues with internal FCI constituents and external customers to support successful discovery of financial crime activities, including interviewing customers, relationship managers and business partners in establishing factual resolution of investigative cases.

As our Senior Assistant Vice President Financial Crime Investigations, you will:

+ Develop and demonstrates proficiency in conducting financial investigations by collecting, evaluating, and analyzing information and evidence related to known orsuspected fraud, money laundering or terrorist financing

+ Complete all assigned investigations within the 30-, 60- or 90-day deadline

+ Recognize and identifies red flags present in the alerts/cases reviewed and ensures are adequately documented in the case file

+ Interviews customers, relationship managers and business partners in establishing factual resolution of investigative cases related to known or suspected money laundering or terrorist financing

+ Establish and maintains effective liaison and communication with law enforcement, International and Domestic business partners and judicial entities to enhance resolution efforts and maintain AML Compliance Office policies and procedures

+ Maintain external awareness of research trends, information, and techniques related to money laundering, including knowledge of banking laws and regulations concerning money laundering, BSA and the Patriot Act

+ Provide expertise and support to the AML Compliance organization on research techniques, capabilities, and systems

+ Act as a coach to more junior team members reinforcing and advancing their skills and techniques

+ Communicate with FCI and other internal and external constituents regarding key information gleaned from reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures

+ Maintain awareness of AML/BSA trends and other related industry practices and helps ensure external knowledge and focus are not lost

At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:

+ Experienced with performing complex investigations, preferably related to financial crime investigations

+ Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, preferably experience in presenting to Senior audiences

+ Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, law, related field, or equivalent experience- preferably

+ Strong interpersonal, organizational, communications, analytical and project management skills

+ Thorough knowledge of products, services, operations and systems and extensive dealing with laws, regulations and regulatory agencies related to assigned areas

+ Proficiency with MS Office as well as internet research techniques

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay package in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.

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