Lead, Financial Crime Analytics & Detection

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

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.