Senior AML Officer – Cantonese speaking

Compliance Professionals; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior AML Officer to enhance their compliance team. This role involves drafting AML policies, managing transaction monitoring, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the banking sector and must be fluent in Cantonese, with Mandarin as a plus. You will play a crucial role in training staff and collaborating with various departments to mitigate financial crime risks. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will significantly impact compliance and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in banking with a focus on compliance.
• Fluency in Cantonese is mandatory; Mandarin is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft AML policies and manage transaction monitoring procedures.
• Provide training and advisory services on AML/CTF regulations.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Fluency in Cantonese

AML & Financial Crime Prevention

Regulatory Compliance

Transaction Monitoring

Training and Advisory

Job description

THE COMPANY: We are working with a financial institute based close to Bank, who are searching for a Senior AML Officer to join the team. The firm offers services and products to retail and corporate clients. PLEASE NOTE: candidates must be fluent in Cantonese.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Drafting of AML & Financial Crime Prevention related policies and procedures.
2. Manage and head up the transaction monitoring and sanctions screening procedures.
3. Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements & policies and procedures.
4. Provide advisory services on AML/CTF to the relevant staff.
5. Ensure all internal SARs reports are investigated and passed on to relevant authorities if needed.
6. Provide training to all staff on the latest regulations and processes.
7. Work with Group AML Compliance Department to develop robust working practices to identify and mitigate financial crime risks.
8. Responsible for drafting and providing reports to the board and SLT (Monthly AML Dashboard Reporting, Anti-Money Laundering Quarterly Transactions Report, Monthly Legal and Compliance Report, etc.).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Fluency in Cantonese is mandatory, Mandarin is seen as advantageous.
2. Prior experience across 2nd LOD is desirable.
3. 5+ years within the banking space. Ideally dealing with both retail and corporate clients.
4. Ability to commute to the office 5 days a week.

For further information please contact Jordan White.