Assistant VP (Compliance) - BOC International

BOC International Holdings Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

BOC International Holdings Limited in Hong Kong is seeking an AVP to lead AML and sanctions compliance within Internal Control and Legal & Compliance.

You will partner with multiple business units, review high risk profiles, and oversee CDD/KYC, STR reporting, and training.

The role emphasizes digital transformation, data analytics, and cross‑functional collaboration to strengthen the bank's AML framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in CDD/KYC or AML compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong regulatory regime (CDD/KYC).
• ACAMS or CAMLP qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of AML Compliance in implementing and maintaining AML/CFT program.
• Provide compliance advice to business units (IBD, ESD, WMD, FID, STR, GC, PE).
• Review and approve high risk customer profiles and oversee STRs to JFIU.
• Identify, investigate and report suspicious activity; escalate material risks to MLRO.
• Lead sanctions compliance program and deliver AML training.
• Produce AML/CFT MIS reports and support QA of CDD/KYC.
• Collaborate on digital transformation projects to improve process flow.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills

AML Compliance

CDD/KYC

Regulatory Knowledge

Data Analytics

Change Management

Project Leadership

AI in Compliance

Education

Law/Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

AML-EYE

Job description

AVP, AML and Sanctions Compliance, Internal Control and Legal & Compliance

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Head of AML Compliance in implementing and maintaining BOCI Group's AML/CFT Program;
• Provide compliance advice and recommendations to different business units, including Investment Banking Department (IBD), Equity Sales and Derivatives (ESD), Wealth Management Department (WMD), Fixed Incomes Department (FID), Sales, Trading and Research (STR), Global Commodities (GC), Private Equity (PE) and overseas offices;
• Review and approve high risk customer profiles submitted by the Business Control Unit, including account opening, periodic CCDD reviews and trigger event reviews;
• Identify, investigate and report suspicious activity and transaction, and escalation any material risk relevant Information to Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and submit suspicious transaction reports (STRs) to the JFIU in a timely manner;
• Implement the sanctions compliance program;
• Produce regular and ad-hoc AML/CFT MIS reports or metrics;
• Run the Compliance Program (Quality Assurance) to ensure customers' CDD/KYC requirements are fulfilled in a satisfactory manner, and to recommend rectification on discrepancies and/or observations identified from sample check;
• Perform supervisory control of AML/CFT compliance function within the 2^nd LOD;
• Identify AML/CFT risk issues and propose recommendations / rectifications to senior management for resolution;
• Participate in AML/CFT related projects and support technology initiatives to optimize the process flow and system architecture (AML-EYE);
• Assist in organizing and delivering AML training related to internal controls and regulatory updates;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on digital transformation projects to enhance operational efficiency of the BOCI Group;
• Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• Degree holder of Law / Accounting / Finance or other related disciplines;
• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experiences in CDD/KYC or AML Compliance;
• Candidates with over 2 years of full time working experience in Hong Kong or overseas is considered as an advantage;
• Relevant industry qualifications in Anti-Money Laundering (ACAMS or CAMLP) preferred;
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong regulatory regime, especially CDD/KYC requirements and standards. Preferably from investment and corporate banking services aspects;
• Strong team player who is highly motivated, independent and able to work under pressure and tight timelines;
• Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives or experience in change management;
• Proficiency in data analytics and knowledge of Al applications in compliance is a plus;
• Proficient in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

Other Information

• The personal data provided will be used for consideration of recruitment only. All personal data of unsuccessful candidate will be destroyed within 24 months;
• Candidates with Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF): please state on the CV.

About BOCI

As a leading investment bank in China and Hong Kong region, the investment banking arm of Bank of China, BOC International Holdings Limited ("BOCI"), is now seeking highly motivated, creative and success-oriented professional who would like to pursue the career for supporting our group.