My client is a small-sized, stable Foreign bank branch in Hong Kong. They are now looking for a new Compliance Lead to lead the compliance department and support all-rounded compliance duties, including regulatory/general compliance and AML related duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report directly to Global Head of Compliance, leading a team of less than 3 total for the HK compliance department
- Provide all-rounded compliance duties including but not limited to:
- Oversee general compliance duties, ensuring compliance with HKMA rules and guidelines
- Implement AML related policies and procedures and ensure compliance with local AML/CFT regulations
- Transactions monitoring and sanctions screening
- Review and enhance the existing AML related policies and procedures to ensure a robust, current and high quality compliance control program for supporting the bank's business growth
- Keep abreast of regulatory and legislative changes and provide advice to enable the business to implement changes and operate in a compliant and controlled manner
- Assist with transaction monitoring
- Provide ad-hoc support wherever necessary in all matters compliance
Required Skills & Experiences:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 8+ years of experience in general/regulatory or AML compliance field within the banking industry
- Sound knowledge with HKMA regulations and guidelines
- Sound knowledge of AML/CFT regulations
- Strong communications in English
- Able to work in a small team, be a lead and a team player
This role offers excellent work-life balance and a supportive working environment.
If you are interested in this role or any other compliance related positions, please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.