Senior AML Policy & Governance Advisor

Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. is seeking an experienced financial crime compliance professional to support the AML/CFT policy governance and regulatory compliance framework within Hong Kong.

You will drive policy management, coordinate HKMA interactions, and provide advisory support to business units on AML policy interpretation across local and overseas branches. The role requires 7+ years of financial crime experience, ACAMS/ECF certification, and fluency in English and Cantonese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law or related disciplines.
• ACAMS or ECF on AML/CFT certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of financial crime compliance experience, with at least 3 years in policy/governance or advisory role.
• In-depth understanding of AML/CFT controls, procedures and regulations.
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Support the supervisor in executing the AML/CFT policy and governance agenda; drive day-to-day policy management, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight for the bank.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating AML/CFT policies, procedures, and guidelines; ensure clarity, consistency, and regulatory alignment.
• Conduct regulatory horizon scanning and assess the impact of new HKMA and global regulations on local policies.
• Maintain an organized policy library, manage version control, and coordinate distribution to business units.
• Manage and coordinate HKMA inspections, investigations, audits, and regulatory reporting; track and follow up on audit and examination findings.
• Provide advisory support to business units on AML policy interpretation.
• Liaise with internal audit, compliance assurance, and risk teams to support AML control testing.
• Assist in conducting policy compliance reviews, gap assessments, and thematic analyses.
• Perform AML/CFT oversight for overseas branches; coordinate and oversee AML/CFT matters across these branches.
• Assist in developing AML training materials, and delivering workshops.
• Monitor AML policy adherence and elevate gaps/non-compliance to Supervisor.
• Manage ad-hoc AML policy/governance tasks and special assignments.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient policy lifecycle management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Policy governance

Policy advisory

AML/CFT controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Law

Tools

ACAMS Certification

ECF on AML/CFT

Job description

Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. is seeking an experienced financial crime compliance professional to support the AML/CFT policy governance and regulatory compliance framework within Hong Kong.

You will drive policy management, coordinate HKMA interactions, and provide advisory support to business units on AML policy interpretation across local and overseas branches. The role requires 7+ years of financial crime experience, ACAMS/ECF certification, and fluency in English and Cantonese.