AML Engagement Officer - Law Enforcement (UAE National)

Some careers prize diversity more than others. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Role Purpose: We are seeking a Financial Crime Compliance – Law Enforcement Liaison officer to join our UAE Financial Crime Compliance team. This key role is responsible for supporting official interactions with law enforcement agencies in relation to financial crime matters. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting investigations into money laundering, sanctions evasion, fraud, terrorist financing, and other illicit financial activities, while ensuring the bank’s compliance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations. In this role, you will support the UAE Money Laundering Reporting Office (MLRO), managing external stakeholder relationships (including law enforcement authorities such as Abu Dhabi Police and across the UAE) and supporting our external engagement strategy. Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as the primary liaison between HSBC UAE, law enforcement, and UAE Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) on all financial crime-related inquiries. Coordinate responses to production orders, freezing instructions, and requests for information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Support investigations by gathering documentation, conducting research, and preparing reports for submission to authorities. Collaborate with other Financial Crime teams to ensure comprehensive responses to external requests. Manage and maintain a case management system to track interactions, deadlines, and responses. Attend meetings and case conferences with law enforcement, representing the bank’s interests and supporting investigations. Monitor legal and regulatory changes related to law enforcement cooperation and update internal procedures accordingly. Ensure data protection and confidentiality when handling customer information and sensitive data. Support escalation and risk assessment processes related to high-risk customer activity and regulatory inquiries. Additionally, you will work closely with Financial Crime Investigation (FCI) teams to file police cases after investigations that indicate financial crime concerns. All official responses to law enforcement must be translated from English into Arabic, validated for accuracy, and filed in the case management system. You will also support line management with strategies and initiatives to meet compliance objectives, share information for effective investigation and risk management, escalate significant threats, and provide management information. Foster good relationships with stakeholders, contribute to policies and controls, and support the development of effective financial crime mitigation strategies. Contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the HSBC brand, ensuring high employee engagement. #J-18808-Ljbffr