Floor Surveillance Officer, FX and Commodities

HSBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global banking institution in London is seeking a compliance professional to support Level 2 escalations, conduct surveillance casework, and mentor analysts. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of market abuse, experience in financial crime, and a strong understanding of financial markets. This role is integral to ensuring compliance and managing regulatory responsibilities. Offering a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Support over all Level 2 escalations from COE analysts.
• Conduct high-quality surveillance casework for regulatory filings.
• Perform monthly QA of alerts as per framework.
• Mentor COE analysts and provide on-the-job training.
• Review STOR/STR/SAR filings for accuracy.

Skills

Knowledge of market abuse and relevant industry regulations

Experience in a Surveillance or Financial Crime role

Strong understanding of financial markets

Self-motivated and collaborative

Inquisitive and investigative mindset

Job description

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective stewardship over all Level 2 escalations from COE analysts through to closure.
• Complete high-quality, intelligence led surveillance casework, gathering and analysing complex information to inform compelling regulatory filings.
• Conduct robust monthly QA of alerts in accordance with the agreed QA framework.
• Mentorship of COE analysts, providing BAU training is provided ‘on the job’ through appropriate feedback and to identify talent and areas for development.
• Review all relevant STOR/STR/SAR potential filings to be presented at the regional STOR/STR/SAR Clearing House for accuracy and completeness of details.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of market abuse and relevant industry regulations, such as: MAR, MIFID, the FCA Handbook and other relevant global regulations.
• Experience in a Surveillance, Financial Crime, or similar Compliance role.
• Strong understanding of financial markets with a focus on and Commodities products.
• Self-motivated and comfortable at working collaboratively within a relatively small team.
• Possession of an inquisitive and investigative mind‑set and a willingness to learn and develop is key to success in this role.

Location: London

Benefits and equal opportunities

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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