AVP, Operations - Sanctions & Compliance Leader

Charterhouse Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 391,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Limited, a reputable financial institution in Hong Kong, seeks an AVP, Operations (payment sanction screening) to oversee sanctions screening, list management, alert investigations, and escalation within the Operations Division.

This role requires strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, DPS/PDPO/CoBP/FATCA/CRS frameworks, and collaboration with Compliance, Risk and Business units; you will guide junior staff, coordinate audits, and drive process improvements and new product

Qualifications

• Degree holder with relevant banking experience and strong regulatory knowledge.
• Hands-on experience in sanctions screening, watchlist management and alerts.
• Understanding of DPS, PDPO, CoBP, FATCA and CRS requirements.
• Ability to lead, coordinate audits and liaise with Compliance and Risk.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanction screening and list management across banking ops.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and industry guidelines for sanctions.
• Review audit confirmations, certificates, and balance confirmations.
• Assess impact of new regulations and update procedures accordingly.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Support governance initiatives and risk management activities.
• Act as project coordinator for process improvements and new implementations.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Banking operations

Operational controls

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coordination

Job description

Charterhouse Limited, a reputable financial institution in Hong Kong, seeks an AVP, Operations (payment sanction screening) to oversee sanctions screening, list management, alert investigations, and escalation within the Operations Division.

This role requires strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, DPS/PDPO/CoBP/FATCA/CRS frameworks, and collaboration with Compliance, Risk and Business units; you will guide junior staff, coordinate audits, and drive process improvements and new product