Senior AML & Sanctions Advisory Lead

Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited seeks a Senior Compliance Manager / Compliance Manager, AML Advisory, to provide risk-based advisory on AML/CFT and sanctions frameworks. The role collaborates with business units to identify and mitigate financial crime risks while enhancing policies and controls.

The candidate should have a university degree in a relevant field, at least five years’ AML/CFT experience, and professional AML certification (e.g., CAMS/AAMLP).

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Risk Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least five years of AML/CFT, sanctions and compliance advisory experience.
• Professional qualification such as AAMLP, CAMS or another recognised AML or compliance certification.
• Sound knowledge of AML/CFT and sanctions regulatory requirements and industry practices.
• Good understanding of money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risks in banking.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical advisory support on AML/CFT, sanctions and related regulatory compliance matters.
• Assess and provide guidance on customer onboarding, periodic reviews, trigger events, enhanced due diligence cases, politically exposed persons and other higher-risk customer relationships.
• Review complex AML/CFT and sanctions matters escalated by business units and stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and appropriate challenge.
• Interpret applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance and industry developments, and provide risk-based advice to support sound business decisions.
• Conduct and review risk assessments relating to customers, products, services, delivery channels and jurisdictions, recommending appropriate mitigating measures.
• Assess new products, services, business initiatives and strategic projects to identify AML/CFT and sanctions implications.
• Support the development, implementation and enhancement of AML/CFT and sanctions policies, standards, procedures and control frameworks.
• Provide advisory support on customer, transaction and jurisdictional sanctions risks, including escalated sanctions-related cases.
• Monitor regulatory developments, emerging risks and industry trends, assess their impact on the Bank, and support appropriate policy and control enhancements.
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, thematic reviews, compliance assessments and enquiries from regulators, auditors and other stakeholders.
• Deliver training and awareness programmes to promote understanding of AML/CFT and sanctions requirements across the Bank.
• Participate in AML/CFT and sanctions-related systems and RegTech enhancement initiatives.
• Lead or participate in regulatory change, framework enhancement and other compliance-related projects and initiatives.

Skills

AML/CFT advisory

Sanctions knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Education

Accounting/Finance/Law degree

Job description

Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited seeks a Senior Compliance Manager / Compliance Manager, AML Advisory, to provide risk-based advisory on AML/CFT and sanctions frameworks. The role collaborates with business units to identify and mitigate financial crime risks while enhancing policies and controls.

The candidate should have a university degree in a relevant field, at least five years’ AML/CFT experience, and professional AML certification (e.g., CAMS/AAMLP).