Senior AML Framework & Regulator Liaison Lead

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd is seeking an experienced AML leader for a prestigious retail bank in Hong Kong. You will own the end-to-end AML framework, oversee regulatory interactions, and drive remediation plans to strengthen governance.

The role requires 7+ years in banking AML, deep regulatory knowledge, and fluent Chinese/Cantonese. You will partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure robust controls and timely regulator responses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of banking AML experience demonstrating governance and framework exposure.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulatory requirements for banks.
• Proven experience in AML framework reviews, gap analyses, and remediation oversight.
• Experience dealing with regulators and regulator engagement.
• Fluency in Chinese/Cantonese is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the bank’s end-to-end AML framework, including policies and procedures
• Conduct AML conduct and regulatory gap analyses and drive remediation plans
• Oversee AML compliance program effectiveness and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations
• Act as primary contact for regulators and support regulatory responses, submissions and inspections
• Review and update AML policies, standards, controls, and documentation to reflect developments
• Provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation across the business
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance risk management and controls

Skills

AML governance

Regulatory knowledge

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder management

Governance improvements

Job description

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd is seeking an experienced AML leader for a prestigious retail bank in Hong Kong. You will own the end-to-end AML framework, oversee regulatory interactions, and drive remediation plans to strengthen governance.

The role requires 7+ years in banking AML, deep regulatory knowledge, and fluent Chinese/Cantonese. You will partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure robust controls and timely regulator responses.