Senior AML Officer

Longbridge Singapore; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Longbridge Singapore seeks an AML Monitoring Analyst in Hong Kong to ensure regulatory compliance and robust transaction monitoring for its HK operations. You will review alerts, investigate potential money laundering and sanctions risks, and prepare STRs for filing with JFIU, working closely with the MLRO.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in AML within an SFC-licensed firm, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English and Chinese, with experience in fast-paced fintech environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law or related field.
• Min 3 years' AML monitoring/investigation experience in an SFC-licensed entity in Hong Kong.
• Solid knowledge of Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing laws and STR obligations.
• Experience preparing STRs for JFIU filings.
• Fluent in English and Chinese; strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review transaction alerts for AML and sanctions risk.
• Investigate flagged transactions; document analysis and rationale.
• Prepare and file STRs with the JFIU; support the MLRO decisions.
• Escalate findings to AML team and recommend actions.
• Maintain investigation records and STR logs to audit standards.
• Contribute to AML risk assessments and regulatory responses.

Skills

AML investigation

Analytical thinking

Report writing

English and Chinese proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Law

Tools

Transaction monitoring system

Job description

About Us
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)

Job Description
About Us
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