Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and perform KYC / Transactions Monitoring and Compliance across Asia Pacific.
• Review KYC on-boarding and Due Diligence Procedures, perform AML risk assessment
• Perform compliance / AML investigation, checking, monitoring and review (include account opening, periodic account reviews, and transaction monitoring) from regulatory perspective in a timely manner to ensure efficient identification and monitoring of suspicious activities and transactions
• Process in accordance with the AML policy and procedures
• Assist to investigate suspicious transactions and file suspicious transaction reports (STRs) with the JFIU in a timely manner if necessary
• Co-ordinate with relevant parties around the globe on multi-region AML matters to ensure timely and effective completion
• Formulating and maintaining compliance / AML policies and procedures
• Ensure our operations meet with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements as well as industry guidelines and practice
• Advise on compliance / AML matters, and as an AML subject matter expert provide direction and guidance on appropriate remediation action for high risk accounts/transactions
• Assist head of compliance to completing other compliance/AML projects , including preparation of compliance/AML reports for management reporting / MIS purposes / training to staff
• Assist in completing other ad hoc projects and tasks with an aim to mitigating ML/TF risks
• Assist the Team to timely capture new regulatory circulars and guidelines and disseminate them to the relevant business units for perusal in relation to AML Compliance matters
• Take necessary actions to ensure the bank duly complies with regulatory updates
• Maintain a current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends
• Assist in identifying systemic procedural weaknesses and training requirements
• Develop, oversee and enhance the sanctions screening and transaction monitoring system to comply with regulatory requirement and meet with business needs
• Monitors the performance of the AML Program and relates activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness
• Assist in bank account arrangement and others license application from regulatory authority
• Liaise with regional customers and oversee Due Diligence procedures
• Ensure effective communication on regional developments across department and to management

Qualifications：

• University degree in a business discipline e.g. Business Administration, Finance or Accounting preferred
• ACAMS, Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) a plus
• Knowledge of the various Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering regulations. Knowledge of HKMA / HK statutory and regulatory regulations and requirements, standards and market practices; familiar with regulatory requirements and practices would be an advantage
• 5 years of work experience as an Anti-Money Laundering/ Compliance Specialist; from well-established banks, financial institutes or Fintech related industries would be an advantage
• Sound knowledge of operation model of cards services industry
• Attention to detail, good documentation and report writing skills
• Strong presentation skills; comfortable and capable of communicating with all levels of people within and outside the business with a high level of professionalism
• Creative problem resolution skills with the strive to bring innovative ideas within a progressive and fast-paced environment
• Solid relationship management skills when interacting with multiple stakeholders globally with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Displays leader skills and team player
• Good command in spoken and written English and Chinese
• Good PC and MS Excel skill