Specialist, AML Compliance (1-year Contract)

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation in Hong Kong seeks a Compliance professional to monitor suspicious transactions and lead AML/KYC processes. You will elevate ML risks to management and support the Head of Compliance & MLRO in reviewing AML policies to ensure regulatory conformity.

In this role you will assist with KYC onboarding, ongoing reviews, and drive improvements in AML processes and systems. Strong analytical skills and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years AML/Transaction Monitoring/KYC experience in banking
• Exposure to AI-solutions or data analytics is advantageous
• Familiar with Banking Ordinance and AML Ordinance
• AAMLP holder is an added advantage
• Proficient in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and judgment skills
• Communicates effectively with all levels including business stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Monitor suspicious transactions investigation and reporting
• Identify and elevate money laundering risks to management
• Assist Head of Compliance & MLRO to review AML policies and procedures
• Support KYC onboarding and periodic review
• Identify improvements in AML process, system, and documentation
• Handle ad hoc projects as assigned

Skills

AML/Transaction Monitoring

KYC experience

Communication (English/Chinese)

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Law/Accounting/Finance)

Tools

AI solutions

Data analytics

Job description

Job Description:

• Monitor suspicious transactions investigation and reporting.
• Identify and elevate potential money laundering risks to the management.
• Assist the Head of Compliance & MLRO to review AML policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support Know-Your-Customer (KYC) on-boarding and periodic review.
• Identify areas of improvement in AML process/documentation, AML Information System, transactions monitoring and investigations on an on-going basis.
• Handle ad hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree holder preferably in Law/ Accounting/ Finance.
• 3 years or above AML/ Transaction Monitoring/ KYC experience in banking industry.
• Transaction monitoring experience gained from international banks will be highly valued.
• Exposure to applying AI-solutions, AML system calibration or data analytics an advantage.
• Knowledge of Banking Ordinance, AML Ordinance and related Codes.
• Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) holder an added advantage.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and judgment skills.
• Self motivated with good communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels including business stakeholders.

We offer attractive salary and comprehensive fringe benefits.

If applicable, the successful applicant’s offer confirmation is subject to the result of Mandatory Reference Check (MRC) under HKMA’s mandatory requirement. For details, please visit the corresponding website: https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/page/5/mandatory-reference-checking-scheme-phase-2

Personal information collected will be used for considering suitability for the post and strictly in accordance with our personal data policies. It is our policy to retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment purposes for a period of maximum two years.