AML Manager - AML Office

Agricultural Bank Of China (HK Branch); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Compliance professional in Hong Kong is sought by Agricultural Bank Of China (HK Branch) to lead AML/CFT policy development, monitoring and advisory work across business units. The role involves regulatory liaison, sanctions screening and supporting inspections.

The candidate will review AML policies, perform risk assessments and contribute to training and ad hoc AML/CFT projects, with Mandarin preferred and a path to Assistant Manager for less experienced applicants.

Qualifications

• Degree or above in Law, Banking or Finance or related disciplines.
• 3–5 years AML compliance experience in banks/regulators.
• Well versed with AML/CFTR regulatory requirements (AMLO etc.).
• AAMLP or CAMLP preferable.
• Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Good written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin preferred).
• Candidates with less experience may be considered for Assistant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures and monitoring program on AML/CFT activities.
• Provide compliance advice and support on AML/CFT to business units.
• Monitor regulatory developments and changes on AML/CFT matters.
• Conduct sanctions screening on customers and transactions.
• Handle regulatory inspections on AML/CFT matters.
• 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.
• Assist in UAT on AML/CFT systems.
• Conduct AML/CFT training.
• Assist in other AML/CFT ad hoc projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English & Chinese proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Banking or Finance

AML certification (AAMLP/CAMLP) preferable

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures and monitoring program on AML/CFT related activities

Provide compliance advice and support on AML/CFT compliance to all business and operation units

Keep track on regulatory development and changes on AML/CFT related matters

Conduct sanctions screening on customers and transactions

Handle regulatory inspections on AML/CFT related matters

Liaise with head office, regulators and law enforcement agencies on all AML/CFT related issues

Prepare regular compliance reports on AML/CFT related activities

Review policies, procedures, manuals and control documents of business and operation units and provide comments from AML/CFT perspectives

Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments and control testing

Assist in conducting UAT on AML/CFT systems

Conduct AML/CFT training

Assist in other AML/CFT ad hoc projects

Responsibilities

Degree or above with major in Law, Banking, Finance or other related disciplines

Minimum 3-5 years experience in AML compliance preferably in bank/financial institutions/regulators

Well versed with AMLO and other regulatory requirements

Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) or Certified AML Professional (CAMLP) is preferable

Detailed-minded with good organization, interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient in MS office applications

Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (preferably fluent in Mandarin)

For those candidates with less working experience will consider the role of Assistant Manager