AVP, Operations & Sanctions Compliance Leader

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

Job summary

Charterhouse Hong Kong is seeking a replacement hire for a regulatory compliance role within the Operations Division of a reputable banking institution.

You will oversee sanctions screening, watchlist management, and liaison with Compliance on potential sanctions matches, while ensuring DPS, PDPO, CoBP, FATCA, CRS compliance. You will also coordinate audits and provide guidance to junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in finance/banking or related field.
• 6+ years of banking operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of sanctions governance, regulatory compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanctions screening and list management across banking operations, including watchlist maintenance and alert investigation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with DPS, PDPO, CoBP, FATCA, CRS and other regulations.
• Review auditor confirmations, certificates of balance and bank reference letters; handle law enforcement enquiries.
• Assess impact of new regulatory developments on procedures; coordinate audits and regulatory examinations.
• Act as project coordinator for operations-related initiatives and process improvements.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and collaborate with Compliance, Risk and Business units.

Skills

Banking operations

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance/Banking

Job description

Charterhouse Hong Kong is seeking a replacement hire for a regulatory compliance role within the Operations Division of a reputable banking institution.

You will oversee sanctions screening, watchlist management, and liaison with Compliance on potential sanctions matches, while ensuring DPS, PDPO, CoBP, FATCA, CRS compliance. You will also coordinate audits and provide guidance to junior staff.