Banking Job - Mandarin speaking Officer - Business & Risk Control - London - ww

First People Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mandarin speaking Officer - Business & Risk Control in London. The role focuses on conducting transaction monitoring, completing CDD reviews, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong Mandarin and English skills, relevant AML/KYC/CDD experience, and a degree in a related field. This full-time position is office-based with an ASAP start date.

Qualifications

• Native Mandarin speaking and writing.
• Understanding of FATCA, JMLSG, AML, FCA regulations.
• Experience conducting corporate CDD reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily transaction monitoring for money laundering.
• Complete CDD reviews for existing clients on time.
• Liaise with Financial Crime & Compliance department.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Fluent in English

Experience in AML/KYC/CDD

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or Law

Job description

Please note that our client is seeking a Mandarin speaking Officer - Business & Risk Control.

Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking Officer - Business & Risk Control

The Skills You'll Need: Fluent in Mandarin and English, relevant experience in AML/KYC/CDD.

Your New Salary: Depending on experience

Office Based

Perm

Start: ASAP

To be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates:

• have Mandarin spoken and written at a native level
• have AML/KYC/CDD experience in Banking or Finance in the UK

What You'll be Doing:

• Conduct daily transaction monitoring to identify potential money laundering trends and red flags
• Complete Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews for existing clients within the required timeframe and ensure the quality of reviews conducted
• Ensure all CDD reviews meet the standards of the Financial Crime and Compliance department and maintain a consistent approach; liaise with the Financial Crime & Compliance department regarding any differences or discrepancies
• Liaise with internal teams regarding any discrepancies or additional information required
• Resolve customer queries and issues promptly
• Authorise daily transactions and ensure operations comply with internal policies and regulations
• Liaise with customers regarding Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF) as part of the ongoing CDD reviews
• Ensure clear communication with customers to gather required information for compliance purposes
• Assist in process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of compliance monitoring
• Assist the Team Leader in handling complex cases, audits, and other operational challenges as needed
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Head or Deputy Head of Banking Department

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Degree educated in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or Law
• Relevant experience in conducting corporate CDD reviews
• Understanding of regulations such as FATCA, JMLSG, AML, and FCA
• Familiarity with AML investigations, particularly Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) processes
• Experience in Operational Risk assessments, including risk identification, analysis and mitigation
• Proficiency in AML/KYC/CDD processes, including Client Onboarding, Periodic Reviews, or remediation projects
• ACAMS and ICA certifications are desirable, but not essential
• Solid expertise in customer service and resolution management
• Excellent English and Mandarin writing and verbal communication skills

We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.

People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.