Senior AML Officer

Longbridge HongKong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compliance training

Job summary

Longbridge HongKong is seeking an experienced AML Investigator to monitor, investigate and report on AML/CTF risks arising from high-volume trading activity. You will prepare STRs for JFIU, support the MLRO, and maintain meticulous records in a fast-paced brokerage environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of AML/transaction-monitoring experience within an SFC-licensed firm in Hong Kong, with fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' AML transaction monitoring/investigation experience in an SFC-licensed firm, bank or financial institution in Hong Kong.
• Solid knowledge of the AML/CFT framework and STR reporting obligations.
• Experience conducting alert investigations and preparing STR filings to JFIU.
• Understanding money laundering typologies, red flags and sanctions relevant to securities trading.
• Strong analytical, investigative and report-writing skills with attention to detail.
• Fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review transaction alerts from the monitoring system for AML/CTF and sanctions risk.
• Investigate flagged transactions and client activity, compiling supporting information and rationale.
• Prepare and file STRs with JFIU and assist MLRO in related decisions.
• Escalate material findings to the AML team/MLRO and recommend actions.
• Maintain complete case files and STR logs to audit standards.
• Contribute to AML risk assessments, management reporting and responses to reviews.

Skills

AML investigation

Transaction monitoring

Analytical skills

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Longbridge is an AI-Powered online brokerage that serves global investors with optimal trading experiences through building worldwide trading infrastructure and networks. Established in March 2019, Longbridge holds 22 financial licenses and qualifications across the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand and other regions, having secured over US $150 million in strategic investments from major financial and investment institutions. Its subsidiary, Longbridge Securities (Hong Kong) Limited (CE No.: BPX066), holds Type 1, 2, 4, and 9 licenses issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and review transaction alerts generated by the transaction monitoring system for potential money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risk.
• Investigate flagged transactions and client activity, gathering supporting information and documenting analysis and rationale.
• Prepare and file suspicious transaction reports (STRs) with the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit (JFIU) and support the MLRO in related decisions.
• Escalate material findings and typologies to the AML team / MLRO and recommend account actions where appropriate.
• Maintain complete investigation records, case files and STR logs to audit and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to AML risk assessments, management reporting, and responses to regulatory and audit reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' transaction monitoring / AML investigation experience within an SFC-licensed corporation, bank or financial institution in Hong Kong.
• Solid knowledge of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), the SFC AML/CFT Guideline and STR reporting obligations.
• Practical experience conducting alert investigations and preparing STRs / filings to the JFIU.
• Understanding of money laundering typologies, red flags and sanctions requirements relevant to securities trading.
• Strong analytical, investigative and report-writing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).
• Experience in an online brokerage or fintech environment with high transaction volumes