AML Manager

uSMART Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

uSMART Group seeks an AML/CFT compliance professional to provide advisory support to business units in Hong Kong. The role conducts investigations triggered by system alerts and internal/external referrals, ensures timely STR filings, and supports enhancement of AML/CFT controls.

You will monitor regulatory developments and respond to inquiries, working closely with the Head of Compliance to handle SFC inspections and inquiries. Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years AML/CFT compliance experience.
• Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring for virtual assets.
• Solid knowledge of AMLO, SFO, SFC guidelines, FATF standards.
• Professional qualifications such as CAMS/AAMLP/CAMLP preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin) and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide AML/CFT compliance advisory to business units.
• Conduct investigations triggered by system alerts and referrals.
• Ensure STRs are filed to JFIU promptly.
• Assist in development and enhancement of AML/CFT systems and controls.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries and SFC inspections.
• Track regulatory developments and assess impact on the firm.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks from Head of Compliance.

Skills

AML/CFT compliance

Transaction monitoring

Blockchain analytics tools

Regulatory reporting (STRs)

Chinese & English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Blockchain analytics tools

Job description

Provide AML/CFT compliance advisory to business units

Conduct investigation triggered by system alerts (including but not limited to alerts flagged by blockchain analytic tools), cases referred by internal and external sources and thematic review

Ensure suspicious transactions are thoroughly investigated and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) are filed to JFIU in a timely manner

Assist in the development, review, and enhancement of the firm's AML/CFT system and controls.

Assist in handling regulatory queries and handling SFC inspections or reviews

Keep track of regulatory developments (including AMLO, SFC guidelines, and FATF standards) and evaluate their impact on the firm

Undertake other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the Head of Compliance

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline

Minimum 5 years of AML/CFT compliance experience in financial institutions

Hands-on experience in conducting transaction monitoring relating to virtual assets including but not limited to screening of virtual asset transactions and wallet addresses using blockchain analytic tools.

Solid knowledge of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO), SFO, SFC guidelines, virtual assets and blockchain

Professional qualifications such as CAMS / AAMLP / CAMLP preferred

Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently

Strong command of both written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) and English

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uSMART Securities is a new generation of Internet brokers in Hong Kong that provides investors with simple, professional and low-cost global investment services through technological innovation and artificial intelligence technology.

uSMART Securities (CE no. BJA907) is licensed under The Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571), and allowed to carry on Type 1, Type 2,Type 4，Type 5, Type 6,and Type 9 regulated activities. We are committed to complying with Financial Services Compliance to safeguard investor asset and to provide excellent service.

uSMART Securities is a new generation of Internet brokers in Hong Kong that provides investors with simple, professional and low-cost global investment services through technological innovation and artificial intelligence technology.

uSMART Securities (CE no. BJA907) is licensed under The Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571), and allowed to carry on Type 1, Type 2,Type 4，Type 5, Type 6,and Type 9 regulated activities. We are committed to complying with Financial Services Compliance to safeguard investor asset and to provide excellent service.

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