Financial Crime Investigator

Responsible for conducting effective and timely investigations into assigned cases in accordance with agreed standard for reporting requirements and service level agreements. These cases may include: Cases generated by transaction monitoring systems, including the DRA; FC-Unusual Activity Report raised from various parts of the bank, and referred, as appropriate, by Triage to Investigative Reporting; Escalated cases identified by true matches to screening lists by Name Screening teams; Cross-border referrals; and Escalated cases from Fraud Operations. Work independently to complete assigned tasks and submit high quality investigation reports or closing summaries within the established process SLAs as per the standards agreed. Determine information and documentary evidence needed to support the case decision and to ensure adequate record of such in an approved case management system. Conclude each case investigations, and make appropriate recommendations based upon the assessment, which may include referral to the MLRO or designated in-market Investigators as to whether a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) should be filed or in consultation with the respective manager, make referrals to other Investigations teams (Complex Investigations or Major Investigations). Seek advice from Subject Matter Experts (e.g. AB&C, Sanctions Advisory and Tax Transparency etc.), where appropriate. Identify and complete appropriate referrals for action, including but not limited to, recommendations for exit, and KYC/CDD refresh referrals. Demonstrate continuous development of investigative best practice, skills and experience whilst in role.

HSBC Holdings plc also called HSBC Group operates in nearly 79 countries. It offers comprehensive financial services encompassing commercial, merchant banks, capital markets, consumer finance, securities, investments, and insurance. The HSBC Group is global in nature, despite the fact that the group is still being centered around the bank from which it evolved The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.