Manager Sanctions Advisory

Overview Some careers grow faster than others. If you’re looking for further opportunities to develop your career, take the next step in fulfilling your potential right here at HSBC. Job Purpose The Job holder supports Senior Management in meeting their regulatory obligations by providing active support in the implementation of Sanctions policy in compliance with the UAE Central Bank regulations, HSBC Group’s Global Policies and Principles and international standards. The jobholder assists the MENAT Head of Sanctions to identify and contain Sanction compliance risks, foster a compliance culture in the Bank, optimize relations with the Regulators, protect the reputation of the Group and comply with applicable Group policies and standards and local laws and regulations to prevent criminal sanctions. The person will be responsible for providing Sanctions guidance relating to their assigned area of responsibility to the relevant business areas and country Compliance within the MENAT countries. Duties & Responsibilities Managing and coordinating Sanctions Compliance for the UAE and MENAT region countries. Reviewing any new/amended material laws, rules and regulations and Group Policies, assess their applicability to the business areas and guide the business accordingly ensuring all appropriate processes and procedures are amended to comply. Providing guidance to Compliance investigators on escalated alerts with greater complexity. Assisting MENAT Head of Sanctions and country Compliance in their responsibility for complying with all relevant Laws, Rules, Regulations and Group policies related to sanctions. Evaluating and monitoring existing procedures and develop new procedures, systems and controls to minimize the risk of the firm being used for financial crime and ensure the business is compliant with sanctions requirements. Proactively assist MENAT Head of Sanctions supporting business and country compliance functions to operate in a compliant manner. Provide guidance to FCI on sanctions related queries. Provide guidance to business areas on sanctions risk and exposure related to customer account opening and transactional activity in more complex situations. Provide guidance to regional project teams and compliance representation on any sanctions related systems project for the region. Immediately escalate to MENAT Head of Sanctions or Senior Manager Regional Sanctions as applicable for any material breaches or potential breaches of Laws, Rules and Regulations. Provide guidance to Compliance investigators on the regional team. Provide advice on compliance & Sanctions issues that arise through the country compliance functions. Support regional MENAT Head of Sanctions on country compliance reviews. Support the Regional Sanctions team by providing back-up coverage for leave and vacation. Conduct sanctions advisory reviews on customer relationships to assess their sanctions risks and provide recommendations to mitigate and control the risks. Operates across multiple jurisdictions and business lines. Understanding Group, International and local regulatory requirements and recognition of Sanctions risk. Complex international sanctions environment. Complexity arising from regional sensitivity due to political and economic structures. Maintains HSBC internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators. Experience & Qualifications Graduation degree is REQUIRED – to secure a UAE Visa and Work Permit The jobholder must have at least 2 years’ experience in Financial Crime Compliance, ideally having a background in AML /Sanction Compliance roles. Experience within IWPB and Wholesale Banking, including a regulatory environment and regional regulations. The ability to multi-task across many fields involving potentially complex projects and multiple teams Experience of people management preferable Proven communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate and write at all levels An excellent command in English For further details and application information please visit our careers site, searching under reference number. We support our staff to adopt flexible and alternative ways of working where possible, including working from home and different hours subject to approvals. HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working, and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website. Issued by The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited #J-18808-Ljbffr