(Assistant - Senior) Manager, Business Compliance & Operation Risks (AML, Private Banking)

Bank of China (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Various allowances

Job summary

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is looking for a skilled professional to act as a first line of defense in conducting AML and Financial Crime risk monitoring. Candidates should have over four years of banking experience and strong AML knowledge.

This role requires the ability to conduct thorough reviews, prepare management reports, and promote a compliance culture through training. A competitive remuneration package and various benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years working experience in banking and finance, at least 2 years in private banking AML compliance.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Familiar with HKMA/SFC regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML/Financial Crime/Fraud risk related transaction monitoring.
• Review KYC profiles and account opening documents.
• Prepare management reports and recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Conduct training to promote compliance culture.

Skills

AML knowledge

Analytical skills

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization skills

Education

Degree or above

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as first line of defense to conduct AML/Financial Crime/Fraud risk related transaction monitoring and business review to ensure adherence to internal/external requirements, identify possible AML/Financial Crime/Fraud risks, prepare management reports and provide recommendations to mitigate relevant risks.
• Review KYC profiles, account opening and review documents.
• Conduct AML/Financial Crime/Fraud risk related periodic and ad hoc monitoring/transaction review.
• Work closely with the business and second line of defense to implement regulatory and internal requirements on the private banking business.
• Conduct regular and ad hoc self‑assessment, gap analysis, survey, and independent review against various AML related internal and/or regulatory requirements; recommend follow‑up actions to close the gaps where applicable.
• Prepare regular (monthly/quarterly/annually) and ad hoc internal reporting to senior management and second line of defense.
• Assist in conducting training to promote a compliance culture.
• Assist in investigating suspicious transactions.
• Work on regulatory reporting matters, internal/external review or audit including coordinating with other departments, preparing responses and carrying out relevant enhancements.
• Provide staff training where required.
• Assist on other ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree or above.
• 4+ years working experience in banking and finance, at least 2 years in relevant private banking AML compliance; strong AML knowledge is an advantage.
• Independent, with excellent analytical, time‑management and interpersonal skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Familiar with HKMA/SFC regulatory requirements.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package and comprehensive fringe benefits, including medical and life insurance, and various allowances to suitable candidates.