AML/CFT Compliance Strategy Lead

Agricultural Bank Of China (HK Branch); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Africultural Bank Of China (HK Branch) is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to develop and monitor AML/CFT programs, and to advise business units on risk assessments, onboarding and ongoing client relationships.

You will conduct CDD/EDD, review KYC files, and support regulatory inspections while liaising with regulators and head office. Strong English and Chinese communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or above in Law, Banking, Finance or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years AML compliance experience in banks or regulators.
• Well versed with AMLO and regulatory requirements.
• Fluent in English and Chinese; Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AML/CFT policies and monitoring programs.
• Track regulatory developments in AML/CFT.
• Provide AML/CFT advisory on risk assessments, onboarding and ongoing relationships.
• Conduct CDD and EDD reviews.
• Review enhanced due diligence cases and periodic reviews.
• Support new product approvals with AML/CFT input.
• Run UAT on AML/CFT systems.
• Perform sanctions screening on customers and transactions.
• Handle regulatory inspections related to AML/CFT.
• Liaise with head office, regulators and law enforcement on AML/CFT issues.
• Prepare regular AML/CFT compliance reports.
• Review policies and control documents from AML/CFT perspective.
• Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments and control testing.
• Deliver AML/CFT training.
• Assist in AML/CFT ad hoc projects.

Skills

AML compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Sanctions screening

CDD/EDD

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Banking

AML/CAMLP or CAMLP certification

Job description

Africultural Bank Of China (HK Branch) is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to develop and monitor AML/CFT programs, and to advise business units on risk assessments, onboarding and ongoing client relationships.

You will conduct CDD/EDD, review KYC files, and support regulatory inspections while liaising with regulators and head office. Strong English and Chinese communication skills are essential.