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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of KYC/AML Associate (Cantonese and/or Mandarin Speaker).

Principal responsibilities 

• Review and undertake full investigation of the alerts escalated from Level 1 and ensure the Potential / True Matches are closed as appropriate; False Positives are discounted as appropriate; RFIs are raised if client information is insufficient to take a decision unable to determine if the Alert is a PEP or not. 
• Investigations/decisions need to be completed within defined SLAs documented within the Global Procedures and as per the standards agreed in the process.
• Adhere to the process requirements in accordance with established procedures and set standards and build on the knowledge of latest Sanctions & Anti Money laundering trends.
• Common fraud / regulatory risk / errors / irregular escalations are identified and escalated in accordance with procedures in a timely manner.
• Complete assigned tasks independently in the established timeframe as per the process benchmarks.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s/master’s degree 
• Must be able to converse in Cantonese and/or Mandarin
• Flexibility to work in shifts [Including Night / Day] 
• Preferably experience in Sanctions Screening / Name Screening / AML Screening Process 
• Excellent Communication skills. 
• Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues.
• With minimal training. Is self-motivated, pragmatic (sense of urgency is a must).
• Ability to understand and manage risk. 
• Problem solvers, think outside of the box, think both strategically and tactically to make screening utility more business and customer centric

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis. For more information about the enhanced vetting for this role please contact the recruiter for this role.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC. 

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.” 

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