Duties: 

• Lead and manage the Compliance - AML section. 
• Provide Compliance advice and support on AML Compliance to all business and operations units in the Bank. 
• Review and monitor AML compliance performance of the Bank and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Keep abreast with the latest development of the regulatory rules and environment.
• Advise senior management on regulatory rules and standards on all AML related matters with which the Bank is required to comply.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management to ensure they are fully informed on the Bank’s AML compliance status.
• Develop AML compliance related policies, guidelines and compliance manual to ensure the Bank’s compliance with prevailing regulatory rules and requirements.
• Establish AML compliance programs.
• Investigate non-compliance AML incidents and propose measures to rectify the situation.
• Liaise with regulators in Hong Kong.
• Handle ad-hoc projects assigned by the Board / senior management.

Requirements: 

• University graduate in Accounting or Law or Banking or Finance or other disciplines. 
• At least 10 years’ experience acquired in banks/audit/financial institutions or law firms, with extensive exposure to AML compliance, audit or risk management.
• At least 5 years management experience with team size not less than 4.   
• In-depth knowledge of the local laws and regulations that govern corporate banks, including those related to privacy, BO, SFO and AMLO.
• Prior experience in working with local regulators such as HKMA and SFC is an advantage.
• Ability to think objectively and exercise good judgment in analyzing regulatory risk and control issues and recommending solutions.
• Good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills in English & Chinese (including Putonghua).