Senior Compliance Officer — Anti-Money Laundering

Senior Compliance Officer, AML — HSBC Holdings, Canary Wharf

HSBC Holdings is recruiting a Senior Compliance Officer specialising in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) for its Canary Wharf headquarters in London. The role sits within HSBC's Financial Crime Compliance function, one of the largest and most sophisticated AML teams in global banking.

You will lead AML advisory workstreams across HSBC's UK-regulated entities, ensuring compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and HM Treasury sanctions requirements. The role involves direct engagement with the FCA, NCA, and HMRC on regulatory and law enforcement matters.

Why This Role

• Shape AML policy at the world's most international bank
• Work at the intersection of law, compliance, and financial crime intelligence
• Career progression into senior leadership within Financial Crime Compliance

• Lead AML advisory for UK-regulated business lines, providing real-time guidance on complex cases
• Oversee enhanced due diligence reviews for high-risk customers, PEPs, and sanctioned jurisdictions
• Manage regulatory relationships with the FCA, NCA, and HMRC on AML matters
• Draft and review AML policies, procedures, and risk assessments under the MLR 2017
• Lead internal investigations into suspicious activity and coordinate SAR filings
• Deliver AML training programmes to front-line staff and senior management

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or compliance professional with 6-10 years experience in AML/financial crime
• Expert knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, POCA 2002, and Terrorism Act 2000
• Experience with FCA and NCA engagement, including SAR filing and law enforcement production orders
• ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance or equivalent qualification preferred
• Experience managing teams of compliance analysts and conducting enhanced due diligence reviews
• Strong understanding of correspondent banking, trade finance, and private banking AML risks