Senior AML/CFT Compliance Advisory Lead

OCBC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC Bank is seeking an experienced AML/CFT Specialist in Hong Kong to support the Team Head as a subject matter expert. You will review procedures, lead enhanced due diligence for various customers, and participate in new product approvals with AML/CFT risk assessments.

Collaborate with the Centre of Excellence to manage name screening alerts and ensure effective regulatory reporting. Strong leadership and English communication are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• A degree holder in Law, Finance, Accounting or relevant disciplines.
• At least 6 years of experience in financial crime compliance with leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of AML, CFT, sanctions regimes, fraud prevention, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of developing and managing comprehensive financial crime compliance programs.
• Strong leadership with ability to influence across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as an SME on AML/CFT topics; provide advisory support to stakeholders.
• Review AML/CFT procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
• Support Enhanced Due Diligence reviews for individuals, corporate and SME customers.
• Participate in New Product Approval, assessing AML/CFT risks.
• Collaborate with Centre of Excellence on Name Screening and related processes.
• Work with Business Units to collect data for regulatory and management reporting.
• Assist in AML/CFT internal/external examinations and audits.
• Contribute to AML/CFT training program development and delivery.
• Report AML/CFT issues to management and escalate where needed.
• Support ad-hoc AML/CFT tasks and projects.

Skills

AML knowledge

CFT knowledge

Leadership

Regulatory frameworks

Due diligence

Name screening

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Law

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

OCBC Bank is seeking an experienced AML/CFT Specialist in Hong Kong to support the Team Head as a subject matter expert. You will review procedures, lead enhanced due diligence for various customers, and participate in new product approvals with AML/CFT risk assessments.

Collaborate with the Centre of Excellence to manage name screening alerts and ensure effective regulatory reporting. Strong leadership and English communication are essential for this role.