Senior AML/CFT & Sanctions Advisory Lead

ZA Bank Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

ZA Bank Limited is seeking an experienced Manager, Advisory & Sanctions (FCC) to lead AML/CFT and sanctions risk assessments, policies, and advisory support across the bank. You will review onboarding and monitoring for elevated risk, coordinate with business units, and contribute to regulatory change initiatives.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive effective financial crime controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML/CFT, sanctions, or financial crime compliance experience.
• At least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and risk management.
• Experience with digital banking, fintech, regtech, or Web3-related businesses is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review onboarding, periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring for elevated AML/CFT or sanctions risks.
• Conduct risk assessments across customers, products, channels and jurisdictions.
• Develop and enhance AML/CFT policies, procedures, guidance and controls.
• Advise Business Units and stakeholders on AML/CFT matters.
• Review product requirements and SOPs to mitigate financial crime risks.
• Support regulatory change initiatives and AML-related projects.
• Provide AML/CFT training to staff.
• Perform ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

AML/CFT expertise

Sanctions knowledge

Financial crime risk management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Law/Business Admin

Tools

MS Excel

Office software (Word/PowerPoint)

RegTech platforms

Job description

ZA Bank Limited is seeking an experienced Manager, Advisory & Sanctions (FCC) to lead AML/CFT and sanctions risk assessments, policies, and advisory support across the bank. You will review onboarding and monitoring for elevated risk, coordinate with business units, and contribute to regulatory change initiatives.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive effective financial crime controls.