Role purpose
financial crime detection (fcd) focuses on the analysis of specific financial crime threats the firm faces now and, in the future, pioneering the techniques and technology that protect our business, our customers, and the many communities in which we operate from the harms associated with financial crime. It harnesses intelligence, analytics, technology, investigation, information sharing, and public:private partnership to achieve this end, always seeking the most effective and efficient means. The team is involved in providing best:in:class analytical solutions to the financial crime function used across latin america lines of businesses and countries which are adhered not only to a number of internal frameworks, policies and controls but also governed by local regulations; therefore, the function is also partnering with other areas in compliance to build the case for a more efficient and effective regulatory approach by defining a potential new regulatory landscape based on practical, tested innovation and serving as a thought leader in the ongoing public debate on the future of regulatory compliance.
The role holder is accountable for leading the definition, evolution, and governance of screening:related products and capabilities (e.g., sanctions, pep, negative news), ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, global group standards, and local business needs. The role combines product management leadership with strong ownership of regulatory documentation, controls, and stakeholder coordination within a regulated banking environment. The role holder aims to mitigate the harms associated with financial crime.
Main activities
:own the end:to:end product lifecycle for screening capabilities, including strategy, roadmap, requirements definition, prioritization, delivery, and continuous improvement.
:act as the primary product owner for screening solutions, ensuring effectiveness, scalability, and regulatory compliance.
:translate regulatory, risk, and business requirements into clear product features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
:ensure alignment between local screening solutions and global group frameworks, standards, and platforms.
:monitor product performance, risk indicators, and control effectiveness, proposing enhancements where required
:lead the creation, maintenance, and governance of financial crime:related regulatory documentation, including policies, procedures, methodologies, model documentation, and control descriptions.
:ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, audit:ready, and aligned with local regulations and global hsbc group requirements.
:coordinate responses to internal audits, regulatory reviews, and model validations related to screening processes and tools.
:maintain traceability between regulatory requirements, controls, documentation, and implemented product features.
Requirements
:bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, math, law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
:2:5+ years of experience in product management, financial crime, compliance, risk, or related areas within a banking or financial services environment.
:experience working with screening platforms or vendor solutions.
:exposure to model risk management or validation processes.
:familiarity with global regulatory frameworks (e.g., ofac, eu sanctions, fatf guidance).
:strong knowledge of screening domains (sanctions, pep, adverse media) and related regulatory expectations.
:proven experience managing regulatory documentation and supporting audits or regulatory examinations.
:experience working within global organizations and aligning local requirements with group standards.
:advanced english.
:agile/safe/waterfall/sdlc it methodologies knowledge.
:product management / project management methodologies.
:intermediate sql / sas / python programing in order to obtain structured information as required (desirable).
:knowledge in transaction monitorin