Compliance Officer (MJ000066)

LianLian; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

LianLian is seeking an experienced Compliance Lead in Hong Kong to develop and oversee the company’s AML/CFT policies and procedures. You will drive regulatory compliance, advise management, and coordinate global standards with headquarters and regional units.

You will conduct regular assessments, manage training programs, and report on compliance status to senior management, ensuring timely responses to evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or above in Law, Finance or related disciplines.
• 8+ years in AML/CFT industry; CAMS/AAMLP advantageous.
• Familiar with MSO operation preferred.
• Familiar with Hong Kong regulatory regime and financial sanction programmes.
• Strong written and spoken English and Chinese; Mandarin fluent.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and enhance compliance, AML, and CFT policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely reporting of suspicious transactions to JFIU or authorities.
• Advise management on compliance with laws and regulations.
• Implement and manage an effective compliance program.
• Conduct regular AML/CFT assessments and updates to address regulatory changes.
• Develop and implement AML/CFT training for employees.
• Collaborate with headquarters and overseas branches to meet global standards.
• Prepare and present management reports on compliance activities and issues.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT knowledge

Policy development

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Law/Finance or related

Job description

Main responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and enhance company compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) policies and procedures.
• Ensuring timely reporting of suspicious transactions to the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit (JFIU) or other relevant authorities as required by law.
• Advise management on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations.
• Implement and manage an effective compliance program to ensure the company's operations align with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Conduct regular and adhoc compliance and AML/CFT assessments and updates to address emerging changes in product, service, customers, geographic locations and regulatory environments, etc.
• Develop and implement appropriate compliance and AML/CFT training scheme ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations, e.g. internal audit and IRA.
• Collaborate with the headquarters and overseas branches/subsidiaries to ensure global compliance standards are met and facilitate the sharing of best practices and compliance strategies across the organization.
• Arrange or regularly carry out review/audit upon company procedures, practices, and documents to identify potential weaknesses or risks.
• Prepare and present management information reports on compliance activities and issues and provide regular/adhoc updates to senior management on compliance status and key changes and risk areas.
• Manage any other compliance and regulatory matters in Hong Kong as required from time to time by related regulatory authorities, as well as coordinate other countries regarding those matters as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or above in Law, Finance or other related disciplines
• 8 years+ experience in the AML/CFT industry, Holder of AAMLP or CAMS would be an advantage
• Familiarity with MSO operation will be preferred
• Familiar with Hong Kong regulatory regime as well as applicable financial sanction programmes
• Sound knowledge of banking operation
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese; fluent in Mandarin
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexible to work independently or in a team