Senior AML and Sanctions Compliance Manager

AXA Hong Kong and Macau; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is seeking an experienced sanctions and AML compliance professional to develop and maintain policies, monitor regulatory updates, and ensure a robust compliance framework across the organization.

You will conduct risk assessments, prepare STRs, oversee screening, train staff, and coordinate with regulators and auditors, leveraging AI/data analytics tools where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business or related discipline.
• Min 5 years AML/sanctions compliance experience in financial institutions, Insurance preferred.
• Solid knowledge of AML/sanctions regulatory requirements incl. Insurance Authority and AMCM.
• Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving abilities.
• Good project management, communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with MS Office; fluent English and Chinese.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, able to work independently and in a team.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience with AI/data analytics tools and Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sanctions, AML, and financial crime compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory updates and sanctions lists from global authorities.
• Conduct risk assessments for clients, transactions, and third parties.
• Prepare STRs and reports for regulators and management.
• Oversee screening processes to detect sanctioned entities or individuals.
• Provide guidance and training on compliance requirements.
• Conduct internal reviews and investigations on sanctions issues.
• Coordinate with Group, regulators and auditors during inspections.
• Maintain compliance documentation and remediation follow-ups.
• Support automated compliance monitoring systems and emerging threats.

Skills

AML compliance

Sanctions knowledge

Regulatory affairs

English & Chinese

Power BI

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Law

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is seeking an experienced sanctions and AML compliance professional to develop and maintain policies, monitor regulatory updates, and ensure a robust compliance framework across the organization.

You will conduct risk assessments, prepare STRs, oversee screening, train staff, and coordinate with regulators and auditors, leveraging AI/data analytics tools where applicable.