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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 fulfil their hopes and realize their ambitions.

Sanctions Analyst
Purpose of the role
The analyst is responsible for performing Quality Assurance (QA) activities across the Regional Centre of Excellence (CoE) for sanctions alert adjudication, acting as the first line of defence in overseeing sanctions risk within the CoE.

The role ensures that adjudication decisions are aligned with QA procedures, the Global Sanctions Policy and applicable regulations. It also involves identifying trends, issuing recommendations and escalating critical errors where appropriate.

Summary of Responsibilities

QA Execution: Conduct design testing, select samples, review cases, document decisions, calibrate results and **escalate critical errors**.

Analysis and Issue Tracking: Identify trends, prepare reports, agree recommendations, record issues and verify the closure of previous problems and audit findings.

Compliance and Governance: Apply HSBC policies and sanctions regulations, keep procedures up to date, meet agreed deadlines and ensure appropriate records retention.

Audit and Controls: Act as the regional point of contact, support Internal Audit and Legal, implement recommendations and help update documentation.

Collaboration and Development: Take responsibility for professional development, maintain effective relationships with sanctions teams and support global initiatives as an Subject Matter Expert

Position requirements
Knowledge, experience and qualifications

Risk professional with experience in one or more risk or compliance roles, including sanctions experience.





Experience performing Quality Assurance activities in financial services or risk environments.

Knowledge of sanctions regulations and their application to screening and alert adjudication.

Knowledge of the HSBC Group structure, its businesses, people and corporate culture.

Strong root-cause analysis and lateral-thinking skills, with the ability to propose practical, efficient and cost-effective solutions to complex problems.

Adaptability to change and the ability to provide input when required.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

High level of English proficiency.

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritized.

At HSBC we offer our colleagues a greater number of days, so that they can fully enjoy their wedding, take care of the new member of the family, or grieve the loss of a family member. Our paid leave package is at the forefront in Mexico, now you have one more reason to be HSBC and proudly live a culture of well-being, balance and care.

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, adaptable working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.

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***Issued By HSBC Electronic Data Process Mexico Private LTD***

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📌 Sanctions QA Analyst (Ciudad de México)
🏢 HSBC Holdings
📍 Ciudad de México