Job description

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Global Risk is a thriving and expert risk management function supporting HSBC globally with all aspects of risk management. The team actively manages a varied and dynamic range of risk types, including security, fraud, information security, operational, credit, pension, insurance, compliance, regulatory, market, reputation and geopolitical risks. All parts of the Global Risk team use their skills, insight and integrity to handle established threats and those they see emerging, acting to protect and enable HSBC to deliver sustainable growth.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Head of Financial Crime, Wealth and Personal Banking, Malaysia.
Role Purpose
The Risk & Compliance function is a Second line of defence (LOD) function, responsible for reviewing and challenging the activities of the Group’s businesses (also referred to as “the First LOD”) to ensure that they effectively manage as “Risk Owners” the risks inherent in or arising from the conduct of their activities and for which they are responsible. The Second LOD consists of 'Risk Stewards' who are independent of the commercial risk-taking activities undertaken by the First LOD. The Risk & Compliance function is a Risk Steward for a number of risks in accordance with HSBC Group’s risk framework.
The Head of Financial Crime Wealth and Personal Banking Malaysia is the senior accountable executive responsible for ensuring that HSBC’s operations in Malaysia are effective in identifying, managing and mitigating Financial Crime (“FC”) risks and ensure timely advice is provided to the business.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a regulator, or a senior compliance manager across all areas of Financial Crime within a global firm, in the financial services industry.
• Detailed and extensive knowledge of the HSBC Group structure, its business and personnel, and HSBC’s corporate culture.
• Thorough understanding of Wealth and Personal Banking business with practical knowledge of broad range of Wealth and Personal Banking products and services.
• Significant leadership experience and an experienced strategic thinker.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with experience of dealing with executives at all levels.
• Ability to develop practical, cost effective solutions to complex issues.
• A legal or formal accountancy qualification or professional background in a relevant risk or audit discipline.

Due to local laws and governance, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.
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Issued by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad