Job description

At HSBC, the health and well-being of our employees remains of utmost importance. Many of our roles are permitted to work from home (in states in which HSBC is licensed to operate) until further notice. Upon resumption of normal operations, this role may be performed at our Washington, District of Columbia office.

The Senior Sanctions Compliance Officer position is a key member of the HSBC USA Sanctions Regulatory Response & Development team and provides review, evaluation, and guidance on payments and/or transactions under OFAC-administered economic sanctions regulations.

About Us

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations 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 fulfill their hopes and realize their ambitions.

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and evaluating payments and/or transactions which have been identified as containing a potential match to a person or entity on OFAC’s SDN List or to a comprehensively sanctioned country

• Providing regulatory analysis under relevant OFAC-administered economic sanctions programs on payments and/or transactions to HSBC USA business lines and HSBC Group affiliates consistent with HSBC policies

• Assisting with maintenance of, and projects relating, HSBC internal list updates and enhancements, as well as blocking and reject reporting to OFAC

Requirements

Employment eligibility to work with HSBC in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

• Must have excellent working knowledge of OFAC-administered economic sanctions programs

• Minimum three years of compliance, financial services and/or regulatory analysis experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, related field or equivalent experience

• Good interpersonal, organizational, communications, analytical and project management skills

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming, diverse and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Our global businesses serve around 39 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories. Our customers range from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies, governments and international organizations. We aim to connect them to opportunities and help them to achieve their ambitions.