Financial Crime Assurance Senior Manager (Fintech)

My client is seeking a highly experienced Financial Crime Assurance Senior Manager to join our dynamic fintech organization. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective financial crime prevention strategies and controls.

Pure Hong Kong - Hong Kong - Full time

Salary: HK$1000k - HK$1200k

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive financial crime assurance program, including policies, procedures, and frameworks, tailored to the fintech industry's unique risks and challenges.
  • Conduct Institutional Risk Assessments to identify and evaluate financial crime risks, including money laundering, fraud, sanctions violations, and terrorist financing.
  • Design and execute testing and monitoring activities to assess the effectiveness of controls and identify any potential vulnerabilities or gaps.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the timely resolution of identified issues and the implementation of appropriate remedial actions.
  • Stay abreast of evolving financial crime regulations, industry trends, and emerging risks, and proactively update policies and procedures to reflect changes.
  • Foster a culture of awareness and compliance by providing training and awareness programs to employees, promoting a strong ethical and compliance culture within the organization.
  • Provide advisory support during regulatory exams and external audits.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Business, Law, or a related discipline).
  • Extensive experience (8+ years) in financial crime assurance, compliance, or related roles within the fintech sector or financial services industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial crime regulations, including AML, fraud, sanctions, and terrorist financing, with a strong passion of fintech-specific risks.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing financial crime assurance programs, policies, and frameworks.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify and mitigate financial crime risks effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are highly desirable.
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