Job Description
Our client, a long-standing regional bank, is expanding and looking for a seasoned Financial Crime Compliance professional to fill the position of Head of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC).
Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-terrorist Financing (AML) function* of Hong Kong Branch;
• Act as the AML Compliance Officer of Hong Kong Branch;
• Ensure timely dissemination of AML regulatory updates and issuance of AML compliance alerts to management as well as business and support units;
• Establish effective mechanism to track the progress of business and support units in complying with the new AML regulatory requirements and/or recommendations of regulators and auditors;
• Establish effective AML policies and procedures as well as AML MIS to manage the money laundering risks of Hong Kong Branch;
• Establish effective policies and procedures for financial crime prevention and investigation to manage financial crime risks of Hong Kong Branch;
• Take lead to conduct investigation into financial crimes and frauds;
• Promote and maintain an effective working relationship with law enforcement agencies in Hong Kong including Hong Kong Police, Customs and Excise, JFIU, ICAC, etc;
• Promote and promulgate good AML awareness and culture among staff of Hong Kong Branch; and
• Take up ad hoc projects as assigned by management from time to time.
*Covering FATCA and CRS matters
Requirements
At least 10 years of relevant experience
Solid experience in AML Advisory and Transaction Monitoring
University graduate
Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese