AVP Financial Crime Risk Analysis

HSBC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC is seeking a Financial Crime Risk Analyst in Washington, DC to identify and translate financial crime risks into actionable insights. You will work with internal datasets and open-source research to inform risk controls and reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and developing expertise in financial crime typologies and detection capabilities. A relevant degree and experience in analytical roles are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, finance or law.
• Master's degree is a plus but not required.
• Experience in financial institutions, government, intelligence or think tanks.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategic insights on emerging and real financial crime risks affecting HSBC.
• Translate findings into written reports, presentations, charts and tables for stakeholders.
• Work with datasets and SQL scripts to uncover patterns relevant to risk criteria.
• Develop subject matter expertise and contribute to shared typologies and controls.

Skills

Curiosity about financial crime

Strong written and verbal comms

Project scoping & delivery

Open-source research

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree advantageous

Relevant analytical experience

Tools

Open-source research tools

Data analysis & visualization

SQL basics

Job description

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

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

Financial Crime Risk Analysis is a specialist team focused on financial crime. We combine deep financial crime expertise with proactive, rigorous, and data-driven analysis to understand and explain the Bank's exposure to existing and emerging financial crime threats. We draw on internal transaction and customer data, alongside intelligence and open-source research, to build a comprehensive picture of risk. We deliver timely, accurate and actionable insights to a wide range of stakeholders across the Bank, working closely with other teams to enhance the Bank’s financial crime control environment and framework.

What You’ll Do

• Identify strategic and relevant insights on emerging and crystallized financial crime risks impacting the Bank. These may range from sanctions evasion, professional money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud to the broader geopolitical shifts that shape the risk landscape
• Translate complex findings into clear, compelling and actionable insights, including written reports, PowerPoint presentations, charts and tables tailored to the audience’s priorities and level of subject-matter knowledge
• Work with often noisy internal and external datasets, using custom SQL scripts mapped to project-specific risk criteria to uncover patterns and connections. You’ll hone these skills over time, with support from data analysis specialists across the team.
• Build deep subject matter expertise over time, becoming a trusted source of insight for colleagues across the Bank in your areas of focus
• Contribute findings to the Bank's shared library of financial crime typologies, helping to strengthen detection capabilities and controls across the organization
• Forge strong working relationships with colleagues across the team, sharing analytical techniques and lessons learned as part of a small, collaborative group of experts

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine curiosity about financial crime, illicit finance and the broader geopolitical trends shaping the risk landscape
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn analysis into insights that drive tangible improvements to the Bank’s control framework and risk culture
• Demonstrable experience of scoping, managing and delivering projects that translate uncertainty, open-ended questions and ambiguous raw data into specific, actionable intelligence insights
• Familiarity with open-source research, data analysis and visualization tools and techniques
• A collaborative mindset, with a proven track record of building strong working relationships within and across teams

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as international relations, political science, finance or law
• Master's degree an advantage but not essential
• Relevant professional experience, for example financial institution, government, intelligence, think tanks, law, or a related analytical field

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. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve.

• robust Wellness Hub
• industry-leading volunteerism policy
• generous matching gift program
• comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives
• Employee Resource Groups

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!

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

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.