Who is HSBC Innovation Banking?
HSBC Innovation Banking is the power behind the UK's forward:thinkers, future:makers, and leap:takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start:ups, scale:ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO typically within the technology and life science sectors.
Whether it's comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Strategic Fund Solutions, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first:time founders to the funds that back them, and everything in between. Were proud to accelerate growth for our clients, create meaningful connections and communities, and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Here's to never standing still. Come and join us
The Role
The HSBC Innovation Banking UK (HINV UK), Financial Crime Risk and Controls (FCRC) team is a First Line of Defence (FLOD) team responsible for identifying, investigating and monitoring relationships that pose a money laundering or terrorist financing risk, as well as reviewing and assessing Sanctions, Anti:Bribery and Corruption (AB and C), Tax Transparency, Fraud and Reputational Risk considerations for both existing clients and new prospects. Working closely with the wider FCRC team, the MI and Insights Specialist own the development of high:quality MI and data:driven insights to support Financial Crime risk management. The role will also contribute to broader governance and reporting activities, supporting the effective operation and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, policies and procedures, with strong written communication and action:tracking discipline. Strong data interpretation, trend analysis, and the ability to translate complex information into actionable risk intelligence for senior leadership and governance forums are essential.
What you can expect to be doing:
- Design, Develop and Maintain MI Dashboards: Own the end:to:end process for financial crime management information (MI) dashboards and reporting packs, ensuring they are accurate, visually engaging, and tailored to stakeholder needs
- Data Analysis and Insight Generation: Perform quantitative analysis to identify emerging trends, anomalies, and systemic patterns. Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and risk narratives for leadership, committees and both 1st and 2nd Line of Defence Financial Crime teams
- Support Thematic Reviews: Provide datasets and conduct analytical deep:dives to support thematic reviews, offering early warning and evidence:based recommendations on deteriorating controls, backlogs, and pressure points
- Data Integrity and Governance: Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and governance of all financial crime data, acting as the authoritative MI source and maintaining robust committee or forum engagement and escalation protocols
- Continuous Improvement and Automation: Drive improvements in MI automation, reporting efficiency, and data quality controls, fostering a culture of risk intelligence and continuous improvement
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs, influence decisions, and communicate findings, risks, and actions with clarity and confidence
- Analytical Challenge: Apply strong analytical thinking and professional scepticism to challenge explanations, identify root causes, and drive process and control enhancements
- Structured Delivery: Organise complex or ambiguous work into clear review plans, ensuring disciplined delivery, tracking, and follow:up
- Governance and Reporting: Support the effective operation of FCRC governance frameworks, including preparation of governance packs, tracking actions/decisions, maintaining terms of reference and schedules, and ensuring timely escalation and reporting to relevant forums
- Policies and Procedures: Maintain, rev