Our client, is a market-leading, award-winning, bank-beating, rapidly growing, fun-loving international payments company and we are looking for an AML Compliance Manager based in Hong Kong to join our Asia Compliance team. 

Overview:

 

 

The AML Compliance Manager - Asia is responsible for providing strategic AML support to the Regional Compliance Officer, Asia, ensuring that a robust and comprehensive AML program is maintained for our business in the Asia Pacific region. This is a highly rewarding position for the right candidate and an excellent career opportunity.
 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Responsible for providing AML support and maintaining the AML program for Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Asia Pacific region
• Keeping abreast of changes in AML and Sanction related regulations, recommending changes to internal policies and procedures and controls where necessary
• Ensuring all AML policies and guidelines are in compliance with the relevant regulations, guidelines and notices issued by the relevant regulators and authorities
• Signing off on high risk accounts and other compliance issues arising from client onboarding, payment processing, etc.
• Acting as the subject matter expert for AML related activities, e.g. providing AML advice on new business initiatives and conducting due diligence reviews on new partners and service providers
• Communicating to the Company all relevant information related to AML laws and changes in policies; interacting with the Group Compliance team to align work practices
• Leading the Compliance Operations team in Asia to handle day-to-day queries and ambiguity, providing guidance to front office teams if necessary
• Managing the transaction monitoring program, ensuring the team is timely investigating/resolving/escalating any suspicious activities
• Conducting regular quality assurance reviews on the AML program
• Reporting suspicious transactions to relevant authorities as appropriate
• Participating in process improvement, identifying and recommending actions to improve internal controls
• Reviewing and updating the automated screening criteria and working with the IT and project teams to implement changes if necessary
• Preparing regular reports to the Regional Compliance Officer and the Global Compliance Officer (based in UK)
• Managing the AML training program – e.g. delivering AML training, updating training materials and tests, keeping training records
• Ensuring compliance with OFAC sanctions.
• Assisting the Regional Compliance Officer with investigations as needed
• Other projects and tasks as assigned

 

 

Key competencies:

 

• At least 5 years of AML experience with financial institution(s) in the Asia Pacific region
• Experience in payments, FX, or ecommerce industry is a plus
• CAMS certification preferred
• A strong and proven knowledge of the relevant law, regulations, and guidance of regulatory bodies in the Asia Pacific Region
• Have excellent communication, organizational and follow up skills
• Be comfortable working in a high-volume processing and fast-paced environment
• Show strong attention to detail and a positive attitude
• Be fluent in English and Chinese with strong verbal, written and presentation skills

 

What will offer:

 

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Open, friendly, fun-loving international working environment
• Excellent benefits package including annual performance-based bonus and health cover
• Great perks including free breakfast, holiday options, family leave, Volunteer day

 

 

 

Interested parties please forward your profile in MS­-Word format, stating Recent and Expected Salary for application. A private and confidential discussion will be arranged for shortlisted candidates. OR please call Ms Rita Yu

( 852-3904-2652) for further information

 

 

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