Audit Manager, Financial Crime Risk Audit

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The primary role of Global Internal Audit (GIA) is to help the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation, and sustainability of the HSBC Group. GIA provides independent and objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of the Group’s framework of risk management, control, and governance processes. GIA possesses specialized capabilities and skills through its versatile, inquisitive, and diverse team of global professionals.

As our Audit Manager, Financial Crime Risk (FCR) Audit you will:

• Support the US FCR Audit team in delivering annual Financial Crimes Risk (FCR) audit plan and effectively participate and/or lead large and complex audits on a risk-based approach
• Provide analytical support to the FCR audit colleagues to improve the effectiveness of sample selection, testing and continuous auditing
• Support and participate in global initiatives to represent US FCR Audit team on matters related to FCR Models, Data Analytics etc
• Assist, support, or lead a team of related professionals in assigned audits
• Attend and actively participate in audit tollgates and governance meetings where required to represent the GIA function
• Clearly communicate financial crime risk issues and associated risks to the stakeholders and assist the Senior Audit Manager in drafting audit observations and issues, identifying the root causes and possible strategic implications where necessary
  
• Lead and or support execution of ongoing continuous monitoring activities
• Support the ongoing analysis of businesses’ risk profiles and updates of the assigned audit entities within the FCR Audit universe in line with emerging FCR risks impacting the US and the Group

For this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $87,774.00 and $131,933.00

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

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:

• 5 – 8 years’ experience in risk or control aspects gained within any of the 3 lines of defense functions relating to Financial Crime Risks. Experience in assurance or audit roles preferred

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  Excellent spoken and written communication skills who can adapt style and approach to the audience and message to be delivered
• Be a team player who can contribute productively to team objectives, leading activities to achieve shared goals
• Understanding of the regulatory frameworks and financial crimes compliance requirements associated with financial services preferable
• Required to obtain certifications, i.e. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMs) and an Advanced Anti-Money Laundering qualification such as the ICA (International Compliance Association)
• An analytical thinker who is confidently approaching areas outside of your expertise in a logical, thorough and detailed manner, getting to the heart of key issues quickly
• 1+ years of hands-on work experience in SQL, SAS, Qlickview, Spotfire, Python and other analytical and visualization tools is preferred, but not mandatory
• Hands on experience or strong interest in modelling including (but not limited to) both traditional and machine learning techniques is preferred, but not required
• Preferably bachelors/master’s in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, IT or Statistics
• Good understanding of transaction monitoring, customer due diligence and customer screening systems 

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

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 and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming, diverse 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.