Financial Crime Operations Specialist

Financial Crime Operations Specialist

As part of HSBC in Switzerland, you will support the review and systematic investigation of Anti‑Money Laundering alerts from the transaction monitoring system. You will research each case using FC risk factors to determine whether the alert should be escalated.

You will also supervise junior investigators, provide guidance, and collaborate with the FC Operations Manager on key projects.

• Conduct initial analysis of customer transactions using internal/external research tools
• Identify unusual transactions, non‑compliant activity, or increased compliance risk
• Document rationale and evidence for case closure or escalation
• Promptly close eligible alerts that are not unusual or inconsistent with client profiles
• Escalate alerts requiring additional enquiries or low‑quality responses
• Prepare customer transaction analysis summaries on request
• Undertake sanctions and adverse information screening
• Ensure investigations comply with HSBC’s Global Standards, Policies and Procedures
• Process requests from other departments as required
• Support the Head of Financial Crime Compliance Operations on special projects
• Assist AML Advisory, On‑Boarding, Ongoing Review, Sanctions and Investigation teams
• Engage with Relationship Managers or other units for additional information
• Support adequate coverage within the AML transaction monitoring team
• Promote a collaborative working environment and share knowledge
• Assist teammates handling high‑profile or urgent investigations

• Degree in Law, Banking, Business Administration or related field
• Proficiency in Compliance, Banking, Audit or related Regulatory/Risk functions
• Knowledge of Swiss regulations and relevant foreign laws
• Understanding of Private Banking activity, Securities, Trust and Corporate Structures
• Analytical, well‑informed and creative problem‑solving skills, with high accuracy and accountability
• Computer and IT literacy, good communication and writing skills
• Ability to work under stress and time pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Fluent in English and Hebrew (written and spoken)
• Experience in forensic report writing or similar banking environment preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Meet internal certification requirements for the Transaction Monitoring Compliance Officer role
• Swiss or EU citizenship, or valid Swiss work permit

• Competitive package covering healthcare, life assurance, pension and family‑friendly leaves
• Variable pay plans aligned with performance and group contributions
• HSBC Top Employer certification and commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion
• Accommodations available if required during recruitment

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