AVP, Financial Crime Risk Analytics

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

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.