LAM/MX Financial Crime Detection Manager

HSBC; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc is seeking a highly capable data professional to advance financial crime analytics in Mexico City. You will design, validate, and tune models to strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will translate complex analytics into actionable insights for senior stakeholders, collaborate across teams, and document methodologies to support audits and governance. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or related field (BSc required; MSc a plus).
• Proficient in SAS and/or Python with experience in data analytics, AI/ML, data visualization, and statistical modeling.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and produce quality documentation.
• Proficient English (written and spoken).
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and independent judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and validation of advanced analytics and models for financial crime risk management.
• Ensure models and techniques meet governance standards and regulatory expectations, including readiness for validation and audits.
• Deliver data-driven insights to senior stakeholders to support decisions and continuous improvement.
• Drive innovative, efficient solutions to complex financial crime challenges and promote continuous improvement.
• Produce high-quality documentation and reporting; manage follow-up of findings within risk appetite and audits.
• Role requires advanced mathematical and programming background oriented to data analysis.

Skills

Mathematics

Computer Science

Statistics

Physics

SAS

Python

Data Analytics

AI/ML

Data Visualization

Statistical Modeling

English Proficiency

Communication

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

BSc in Mathematics/CS/Statistics/Physics

MSc (preferred)

Tools

SAS

Python

Job description

Role purpose

Financial Crime (FC) is dedicated to identifying and mitigating the financial crime threats facing HSBC today and in the future, leveraging advanced analytics, technology, and intelligence to protect our business, customers, and communities. FC combines data-driven insights, innovative technology, and close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure effective detection and prevention of financial crime, while also contributing to the evolution of regulatory compliance through practical innovation and thought leadership.

Main activities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and validation of advanced analytics and models to enhance the bank’s financial crime risk management capabilities.
• Ensure models and analytical techniques are fit for purpose and comply with internal governance standards and regulatory expectations, including readiness for independent validation and audit scrutiny.
• Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Drive innovative, efficient solutions to complex financial crime risk challenges, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Produce high-quality documentation and reporting, manage the follow-up of internal and external findings within risk appetite (e.g., Internal Observations, MSII, IMR, Assurance, Audit, external regulators).
• The nature of the role requires advance mathematical and programming background oriented to data analysis.

Requirements

• Strong academic background in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or a related field (BSc required; MSc is a plus).
• Solid programming skills, with hands‑on experience in SAS and/or Python (preferred), and practical exposure to one or more of the following: data analytics/ data science, AI/ML methodologies (supervised and unsupervised learning), data visualisation, and statistical model development (experience with Financial Crime models is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and data‑driven visualisations), with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and produce high‑quality internal and regulatory documentation.
• Proficient English (written and spoken) is required.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with a creative and analytical approach to complex challenges.
• Strong time management and independent judgement, with the ability to prioritise and deliver in a fast‑paced environment.

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer 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. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.