Data Analyst (UAE Nationals Only)

Some careers grow faster 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. Job Purpose Financial Crime is a global HSBC function responsible for managing financial crime risk and strengthening standards across AML, sanctions, fraud, and anti-bribery and corruption. We’re hiring an Analyst, FC Risk Analysis and Discovery. This research and analytics team supports MENAT markets by providing proactive insights on financial crime trends and typologies, working with the business and Compliance to take risks from identification through to mitigation. Duties & Responsibilities • Produce high-quality research outputs using a blend of qualitative insight and quantitative analysis. • Review and interpret regulatory publications and guidance, leveraging the Bank’s Typology Library tool to capture key requirements and emerging themes. • Support the team’s news summary by carrying out horizon scanning and summarizing relevant external developments. • Apply strong critical thinking to combine complex risk information from multiple internal and external sources into clear, actionable insights. • Identify patterns, trends, and key risk indicators within large and varied datasets. • Bring a curious, proactive, and innovative mindset, using both open- and closed-source intelligence to deliver analysis and assessments that have clear business impact. • set up ahead of providing confirmation Experience & Qualifications • A graduation degree is essential for obtaining a UAE visa and work permit. If your university certificate is from outside the UAE, up-to-date attestations and equivalency are also mandatory (Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications Issued Outside The UAE) • Strong financial crime risk knowledge, with a clear understanding of key threats affecting the MENAT banking sector, including money laundering, sanctions evasion, and fraud. • Solid data analytics capability, able to work with complex datasets, draw meaningful insights from raw data, and create clear, impactful visualizations. • Network analysis experience is a plus. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. • A collaborative team player who is proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently when needed. • Interest in business, banking, geopolitics, and current affairs is preferred. • Professional fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage. • Degree (or equivalent) with proven analytical and problem-solving skills across both qualitative and quantitative work. • ACAMS and/or other relevant certifications are desirable. For further details and application information please visit our careers site, searching for reference number 47004. We support our staff to adopt flexible and alternative ways of working where possible, including working from home and different hours subject to approvals. HSBC is 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, flexible working, and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website. Issued by The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Show more Show less

A graduation degree is essential for obtaining a UAE visa and work permit. If your university certificate is from outside the UAE, up-to-date attestations and equivalency are also mandatory (Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications Issued Outside The UAE). Strong financial crime risk knowledge, with a clear understanding of key threats affecting the MENAT banking sector, including money laundering, sanctions evasion, and fraud. Solid data analytics capability, able to work with complex datasets, draw meaningful insights from raw data, and create clear, impactful visualizations. Network analysis experience is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. A collaborative team player who is proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently when needed. Interest in business, banking, geopolitics, and current affairs is preferred. Professional fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage. Degree (or equivalent) with proven analytical and problem-solving skills across both qualitative and quantitative work. ACAMS and/or other relevant certifications are desirable.

Produce high-quality research outputs using a blend of qualitative insight and quantitative analysis. Review and interpret regulatory publications and guidance, leveraging the Bank’s Typology Library tool to capture key requirements and emerging themes. Support the team’s news summary by carrying out horizon scanning and summarizing relevant external developments. Apply strong critical thinking to combine complex risk information from multiple internal and external sources into clear, actionable insights. Identify patterns, trends, and key risk indicators within large and varied datasets. Bring a curious, proactive, and innovative mindset, using both open- and closed-source intelligence to deliver analysis and assessments that have clear business impact.