AML Forensics Consultant — Data Analytics & Compliance

EY; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited – Hong Kong is seeking a Staff/Senior Consultant in Core Assurance – Forensics – Anti-Money Laundering. You will join EY’s Forensic & Integrity Services to manage AML/CFT risks across industries, leveraging data analytics to enhance transaction monitoring and support investigations.

You will work with cross-functional teams, gain exposure to HKMA, SFC, and IA guidelines, and develop niche RegTech-driven solutions in a dynamic consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1–2 years for Associate or 3–4+ years for Senior Consultant.
• Proven AML compliance, forensic investigation, or risk consulting experience in Big Four or top-tier firms.
• Experience in data analysis, such as transaction monitoring tuning or SAR analysis.
• Fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
• CAMS/CFE/CPA or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML/CFT risk assessments and audits for clients across diverse industries.
• Leverage SQL, Python, Excel/Tableau to analyze transactions and detect anomalies.
• Design AML programs aligned with HKMA, SFC, IA guidelines while integrating data monitoring.
• Prepare working papers and detailed reports for senior management with risk mitigations.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal and Technology teams to deliver projects.
• Support forensic investigations and risk scoring model validation.
• Ensure compliance with Hong Kong regulations across project delivery.

Skills

AML compliance

Data analytics

SQL

Python

English

Mandarin

Cantonese

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tableau

ACL

Job description

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited – Hong Kong is seeking a Staff/Senior Consultant in Core Assurance – Forensics – Anti-Money Laundering. You will join EY’s Forensic & Integrity Services to manage AML/CFT risks across industries, leveraging data analytics to enhance transaction monitoring and support investigations.

You will work with cross-functional teams, gain exposure to HKMA, SFC, and IA guidelines, and develop niche RegTech-driven solutions in a dynamic consulting environment.