-Job description
**Role purpose**
The Legal Risk Prevention Model Officer plays a critical role in HSBC Mexico by ensuring the effective implementation and continuous operation of the Crime Prevention Model (CPM). This model is crucial in meeting legal requirements stipulated under national reforms to the penal system, particularly in relation to corporate criminal liability (Article 421 CNPP). The Legal Risk Prevention Model Officer leads efforts to support the establishment of robust controls and processes aimed at preventing criminal activities within the organization, through representation, feedback and advise given to areas, thereby mitigating risk associated with non-compliance and enhancing HSBC Mexico's overall legal and ethical standing.
**Main activities**
As the Legal Risk Prevention Model Officer at HSBC Mexico, will play a pivot role in leading the implementation and continuous enhancement of our Crime Prevention Model (CPM). This role is instrumental in ensuring that HSBC Mexico adheres to the latest legal requirements introduced by national reform to the penal system and the primary responsibilities are:
- In the event of criminal litigation or potential corporate liabilities, provide expert support and guidance. This includes overseeing the management of legal proceedings and liaising with external legal experts to defend the bank´s interest effectively. Ensuring that the CPM remains effective and adaptive to evolving regulatory environments.
- Staying ahead of the curve in terms of legal compliance and risk management, continuously monitoring changes in criminal laws and regulations, and proactively propose adjustments to our internal controls and processes to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risk.
- Develop and oversee comprehensive training programs aimed at educating employees on their roles and responsibilities in adhering to the CPM, thereby reducing the likelihood of non-compliance, and enhancing our organization resilience.
- Effective coordination and communication, collaborate closely with various internal departments, external legal counsel, and regulatory bodies to ensure consistency in crime prevention strategies and messaging. Ability to articulate complex legal requirements and strategic initiatives to stakeholders at all levels will be essential.
**Leadership & Teamwork**
- Require strong leadership skills to inspire and manage cross-functional teams involved in implementing and maintaining the CPM, foster a collaborative environment where teamwork is essential to achieve the crime prevention objective.
- Robustly challenge and influence to ensure how we manage and quantify our risk exposure and fully embed a strong risk management culture and behaviours is effective.
Requirements
- Education background: University degree in law.
- Professional experience: Minimum of 5 years´ experience in federal and state-level legal compliance and criminal litigation with the Mexican financial sector.
- Legal expertise: Profound understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to legal compliance, financial crimes, and corporate criminal liability.