AML + Compliance Officer

UCL CORPORATE LIMITED; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Key role in a new company

Small team, direct access to mgmt

Job summary

UCL Corporate Limited is seeking a Compliance Officer in Hong Kong to develop and maintain AML/CFT policies in line with AMLO and HK Companies Registry guidelines. You will conduct CDD/EDD on clients, monitor ongoing activity, and identify suspicious transactions for STR filing with JFIU.

The role also includes acting as the liaison with regulators and auditors, and training staff while reporting to management on AML/CFT matters.

Qualifications

• Valid Hong Kong ID and ordinarily resident in Hong Kong
• No concurrent position with another corporate services provider
• At least 3.5 years of verifiable experience as a Compliance Officer
• Solid knowledge of AMLO requirements and of a CO’s AML/CFT responsibilities in Hong Kong
• Hands-on experience with CDD, EDD and suspicious transaction reporting
• English at B2 level or above; Cantonese or Mandarin is a plus
• Experience in a corporate services or company secretarial firm is preferred

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining AML/CFT policies and procedures in line with the AMLO and Companies Registry guidelines
• Conducting CDD and EDD on clients and beneficial owners, and ongoing client monitoring
• Identifying suspicious activity and filing STRs with the JFIU
• Acting as the point of contact for regulators and auditors on compliance matters
• Training staff and reporting to management on AML/CFT matters

Skills

AMLO knowledge

CDD/EDD

Suspicious activity reporting

Regulatory liaison

English (B2)

Job description

About us

UCL Corporate Limited is a newly established Hong Kong corporate services company and part of UCL, an international legal advisory group based in Dubai. We provide company formation, company secretarial and related corporate services to international clients.

The role

• Developing and maintaining AML/CFT policies and procedures in line with the AMLO and Companies Registry guidelines
• Conducting CDD and EDD on clients and beneficial owners, and ongoing client monitoring
• Identifying suspicious activity and filing STRs with the JFIU
• Acting as the point of contact for regulators and auditors on compliance matters
• Training staff and reporting to management on AML/CFT matters

Requirements

• Valid Hong Kong ID and ordinarily resident in Hong Kong
• No concurrent position with another corporate services provider at the time of employment
• At least 3.5 years of verifiable experience as a Compliance Officer
• Solid knowledge of AMLO requirements and of a CO’s AML/CFT responsibilities in Hong Kong
• Hands-on experience with CDD, EDD and suspicious transaction reporting
• English at B2 level or above; Cantonese or Mandarin is a plus
• Experience in a corporate services or company secretarial firm is preferred

We offer

• A key role in a new company, with real influence on how it operates
• A small team and direct access to management