Senior MLRO - AML/CFT Compliance Lead (HK)

Private Advertiser; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mandatory Provident Fund

Medical allowance

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Hong Kong seeks an energetic MLRO to lead AML/CFT and sanctions compliance for HK operations. You will serve as the central reference point for all compliance matters, supporting the line manager and liaising with regulators and law enforcement to ensure robust transaction monitoring, CDD/EDD, and risk assessments.

The role requires a university degree and at least 5 years in AML/CFT with 1 year as MLRO, fluent in English and Chinese, with strong investigative and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML/CFT compliance experience, with at least 1 year as MLRO.
• Solid knowledge of KYC/CDD/EDD frameworks, UBO verification and screening.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese; strong investigative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end JFIU reporting, LEA inquiries, and escalations.
• Prepare clear suspicious activity reports and timely JFIU submissions.
• Review and manage escalated monitoring alerts and sanctions/PEP screening.
• Assess AML/CFT controls and tune automated TM/screening systems.
• Oversee client onboarding, UBO verification and ongoing risk monitoring.
• Conduct periodic customer risk assessments for risk categories.
• Provide AML/CFT guidance and coordinate training across the organization.
• Assist in enterprise-wide AML risk assessments for Hong Kong operations.
• Ensure FATCA & CRS reporting where applicable.

Skills

AML/CFT compliance

KYC/CDD/EDD

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Bilingual EN/ZH

Independent work

Education

University degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or Accounting

CAMS/CAML P/AAMLP or ICA AML Diploma

Job description

Private Advertiser in Hong Kong seeks an energetic MLRO to lead AML/CFT and sanctions compliance for HK operations. You will serve as the central reference point for all compliance matters, supporting the line manager and liaising with regulators and law enforcement to ensure robust transaction monitoring, CDD/EDD, and risk assessments.

The role requires a university degree and at least 5 years in AML/CFT with 1 year as MLRO, fluent in English and Chinese, with strong investigative and