Rebecca Lipson Schlichting
About Rebecca Lipson Schlichting
Rebecca Lipson Schlichting is a Senior Financial Crimes Risk Quality Control Analyst at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, with extensive experience in financial crime prevention and compliance. She has held various roles in the financial sector, including positions at American Express and Fifth Third Bank, and has a strong background in anti-money laundering and fraud analysis.
Work at HSBC
Rebecca Lipson Schlichting has been employed at HSBC Global Banking and Markets since 2016. She initially served as an AML Transaction Monitoring Investigator before advancing to the role of Senior Financial Crimes Risk Quality Control Analyst in 2017. In her current position, she focuses on quality control within financial crimes risk management. Her work involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing the effectiveness of AML processes. She has accumulated over seven years of experience at HSBC, contributing to the organization's efforts in preventing financial crime.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining HSBC, Rebecca held several positions in the financial sector. She worked at American Express as a Senior Fraud Analyst from 2010 to 2013, where she focused on fraud detection and prevention. She also served as an AML Investigator at Vaco for five months in 2015 and at BMO Financial Group for four months in the same year. Additionally, she worked at Fifth Third Bank as a Licensed Personal Banker from 2008 to 2010 and at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Senior Personal Financial Representative from 2005 to 2008. Her diverse experience spans various roles in financial crime prevention and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca studied at Northern Illinois University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from 2002 to 2005. Prior to that, she attended Oakton Community College and achieved an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from 2000 to 2002. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge in financial crime prevention, compliance, and risk management. She stays informed about US Government standards, including OFAC/Sanctions, the US Patriot Act, AML, and the Bank Secrecy Act.
Achievements in Financial Crime Prevention
Rebecca has developed significant expertise in financial crime prevention, particularly through advanced data analysis techniques. She has extensive experience in writing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), Unusual Activity Reports (UARs), and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs). Notably, she played a key role in the seizure of a multimillion-dollar Russian organized crime ring, showcasing her impact in the field. Her competencies include training and development, strategic thinking, coaching, and project management, which contribute to her effectiveness in combating financial crime.