Payments AML & Sanctions Screening Analyst

HSBC Group; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC is seeking an Associate - Screening Utility Operations in the Philippines to support sanctions and AML screening for payments. You will review alerts, verify details, and escalate true matches or high-risk cases while maintaining strict audit trails.

The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and regulatory understanding in a fast-paced banking environment. Ideal candidates bring a finance-related degree and familiarity with screening tools (Fircosoft, SafeWatch, LexisNexis, Actimize) along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Prior experience in financial services, banking operations, or compliance is an advantage (0-2 years typically required).
• Experience in AML, Sanctions, KYC or Payment Operations is preferred but not mandatory for entry-level.
• Basic understanding of sanctions regulations (OFAC, UN, EU) and global AML frameworks.
• Familiarity with financial crime concepts such as PEP, watchlists, embargoes, and transaction monitoring.
• Knowledge of payment systems and messaging formats (e.g., SWIFT MT.MX) is a plus.
• Understanding of screening systems or case management tools (Fircosoft, SafeWatch, LexisNexis, Actimize) is beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret payment details and identify red flags.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of all payments with regulatory requirements and global sanctions standards.
• Assess, review, and clear payment alerts triggered by sanctions and AML filters.
• Maintain integrity of payment flows with timely investigations and clear documentation.
• Collaborate with senior analysts, team leads, and compliance officers to mitigate risk.
• Conduct alert reviews and determine true vs. false matches.
• Escalate high-risk cases or gaps to senior staff.
• Maintain audit trails and ensure adherence to procedures and SLAs.
• Demonstrate understanding of OFAC, UN, EU regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Integrity

Learning ability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, economics

Tools

Fircosoft

SafeWatch

LexisNexis

Actimize

MS Office

Job description

HSBC is seeking an Associate - Screening Utility Operations in the Philippines to support sanctions and AML screening for payments. You will review alerts, verify details, and escalate true matches or high-risk cases while maintaining strict audit trails.

The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and regulatory understanding in a fast-paced banking environment. Ideal candidates bring a finance-related degree and familiarity with screening tools (Fircosoft, SafeWatch, LexisNexis, Actimize) along with