Senior Advisory Lead, AML/CFT & Sanctions

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

Job summary

ZA, a Hong Kong-based financial institution, seeks an AML/CFT and sanctions leader to strengthen risk controls across onboarding, monitoring, and product initiatives. You will conduct risk assessments, develop policies, and provide advisory support to business units to ensure regulatory compliance.

You will review product documents, support regulatory change initiatives, and deliver training to staff on AML/CFT and sanctions. Prior management experience and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of AML/CFT, sanctions, or financial crime compliance experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions compliance, customer due diligence, and financial crime risk management.
• Experience in digital banking, fintech, regtech, or virtual asset/Web3-related businesses is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• CAMS, CAMLP, AAMLP, or equivalent professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review cases on onboarding, periodic reviews, and ongoing monitoring of customers presenting elevated AML/CFT or sanctions risks.
• Conduct AML/CFT and sanctions risk assessments across customers, products, delivery channels, and jurisdictions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance AML/CFT and sanctions policies, procedures, guidance, and controls.
• Provide risk-based advisory support to Business Units, Operations Units, and other stakeholders on AML/CFT matters.
• Review Product Requirements Documents, SOPs and new business initiatives to ensure financial crime risks are appropriately identified and mitigated.
• Support implementation of regulatory change initiatives, control enhancements, and AML-related projects in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct AML/CFT and sanctions training to enhance staff awareness across the Bank.
• Perform ad hoc projects and assignments as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or related discipline

Job description

ZA, a Hong Kong-based financial institution, seeks an AML/CFT and sanctions leader to strengthen risk controls across onboarding, monitoring, and product initiatives. You will conduct risk assessments, develop policies, and provide advisory support to business units to ensure regulatory compliance.

You will review product documents, support regulatory change initiatives, and deliver training to staff on AML/CFT and sanctions. Prior management experience and relevant certifications are preferred.