Senior AML Manager

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation in Hong Kong is seeking a qualified AML & Financial Crime professional to lead operations within the unit. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, acting as Deputy MLRO, and developing fraud prevention strategies. Candidates must have a degree in relevant fields, and 6–8 years of experience in AML compliance, with strong leadership and analytical skills. Proficiency in English and Chinese is essential, as well as industry certifications like CAMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of solid experience in AML/CFT and/or financial crime compliance in banking.
• At least 3 years in managerial / team leadership role.
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the AML & Financial Crime unit operations.
• Act as Deputy MLRO and support statutory duties.
• Develop and enhance fraud prevention and detection strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Fraud prevention

Report writing

Change management

Education

University degree in Law, Finance, Business, Risk Management, Criminology or related disciplines

CAMS certification

HKIB banking professional qualifications

Job description

Job Description

• Assist the Head of AML in leading and managing the AML & Financial Crime unit, including daily operations, team leadership and performance management
• Act as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and support the MLRO in discharging statutory and regulatory duties
• Oversee the detection, investigation, escalation and reporting of suspicious transactions (STRs/SARs) to JFIU with high quality and within regulatory timelines
• Develop, implement and continuously enhance the Bank’s sanctions risk management framework, including sanctions screening processes. List management, hit resolution / escalation procedures
• Drive the development and enhancement of fraud prevention and detection strategies, controls and early warning mechanisms in alignment with HKMA’s Guideline on Prevention of Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing and the latest anti-fraud expectations
• Collaborate closely with business units, operations, digital banking, fraud operations and customer contact centre to implement effective anti-fraud measures, customer education and scam response protocols
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs on AML/CFT, anti-fraud topics and sanctions compliance for staff at all levels
• Keep abreast of the latest money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud trends, typologies, sanctions developments, virtual asset risks and regulatory updates

Requirements

• University degree in Law, Finance, Business, Risk Management, Criminology or related disciplines
• Holder of CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or other recognised AML/financial crime professional qualifications preferred
• HKIB banking professional qualifications such as Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) and/or Certified Banker (CB) preferred
• Minimum 6–8 years of solid experience in AML/CFT and/or financial crime compliance in banking/financial institutions, with at least 3 years in managerial / team leadership role
• Strong experience in fraud prevention, detection and investigation and sanctions risk management is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of common fraud typologies, sanctions evasions technique and related red-flag indicators
• Strong analytical, investigation, report writing and sound judgement skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua)
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, change management and project delivery capabilities
• Mature, proactive, detail-oriented, high integrity with strong commercial awareness