Sanctions Operations Lead - AVP Compliance & Projects

ALL-STAR AGENCY; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ALL-STAR AGENCY in Hong Kong is seeking an AVP‑level Sanctions Operations Manager to lead sanctions screening, governance and cross‑functional support for multiple banking products. You will work closely with the Head to strengthen regulatory compliance, manage key support functions and coordinate projects across the operations platform.

You will drive adherence to regulatory rules, supervise hits handling and translate complex requirements into practical procedures, with strong English

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on banking operations experience.
• Knowledge of sanctions and regulatory rules.
• Ability to translate rules into practical procedures and controls.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head in assessing operations’ compliance with key regulatory rules and ordinances.
• Oversee transaction sanctions screening in the operations department, including list management, system maintenance and escalation processes.
• Manage operations-related support activities such as audit confirmations, certificates of balance, bank reference letters and law-enforcement inquiries.
• Supervise general administration tasks for operations (tariff/fee reviews, surveys, branch BCP, trainings, visits).
• Provide processing/back-up support to other operations units to maintain service levels and control standards.
• Act as project coordinator for operations initiatives from planning through implementation.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Sanctions screening

Operations governance

Project coordination

English proficiency

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Job description

ALL-STAR AGENCY in Hong Kong is seeking an AVP‑level Sanctions Operations Manager to lead sanctions screening, governance and cross‑functional support for multiple banking products. You will work closely with the Head to strengthen regulatory compliance, manage key support functions and coordinate projects across the operations platform.

You will drive adherence to regulatory rules, supervise hits handling and translate complex requirements into practical procedures, with strong English