Senior AML Compliance Assurance Lead

Ping An Bank Company Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ping An Bank Hong Kong Branch is seeking a Manager of AML Compliance Assurance in its Legal & Compliance Department. The role focuses on implementing AML/CFT and sanctions monitoring, assessing ML/TF risks, and guiding mitigation actions within a banking regulatory framework.

The ideal candidate holds a university degree (Accounting/Statistics or related) with at least 5 years in AML compliance assurance, preferably with audit firm background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML compliance assurance experience.
• Prior experience in audit firm is highly preferred.
• Sound knowledge of AML/sanction regulatory framework in banking industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of written English and Chinese, with fast and accurate typing speed.
• Professional qualifications (CPA, AAMLP, CAMLP, CAMS or equivalent) are preferred.
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Assistant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Implement compliance monitoring programme to ensure the Bank’s adherence to all applicable laws, regulations and internal requirements in relation to AML/CFT and sanctions.
• Identify and assess ML/TF risk, advise mitigation measures and track rectification actions;
• Perform trade surveillance, investigate suspicious activities and potential misconduct, and escalation issues as appropriate;
• Coordinate and support regulatory onsite/offsite review and conduct AML self-assessment and gap analysis;
• Develop, review and update the Bank’s internal policies and procedures to ensure congruence with latest regulatory obligations;
• Promote a sound compliance culture across the Bank, design and deliver compliance training;
• Compile management reports on compliance matters;
• Maintain proper record keeping and provide general administrate support;
• Handlead h ocktasks and projects assigned by supervisors from time to time.

Job description

Ping An Bank Hong Kong Branch is seeking a Manager of AML Compliance Assurance in its Legal & Compliance Department. The role focuses on implementing AML/CFT and sanctions monitoring, assessing ML/TF risks, and guiding mitigation actions within a banking regulatory framework.

The ideal candidate holds a university degree (Accounting/Statistics or related) with at least 5 years in AML compliance assurance, preferably with audit firm background.