Team Leader, FCC Investigations

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates and analysts for analysing alerts generated by transaction monitoring system as well as other non-automated cases with financial crime or money laundering concerns
• Ensure suspicious transactions are thoroughly investigated and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are filed with accurate information in a timely manner
• Ensure the suitability and quality of case data maintained on enterprise case management systems
• Propose control improvements, enhancements and simplifications where appropriate
• Support relevant stakeholders to make decisions based on current and possible future policies, practices, and trends
• Provide advice on AML matters when required and maintain sound working relationship with stakeholders and peers
• Participate in ad-hoc activities such as monitoring of SFC unlicensed entities, system enhancement testing etc.

Qualifications

• A recognised university degree or professional qualification in Law / Finance / Accounting / Business or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years and above (for Associate/Team Lead role) of AML / transaction monitoring experience
• Familiar with local regulatory requirements
• A sound understanding of suitability considerations, and demonstrate them when reviewing alerts or investigating incidents
• Good analytical, reporting writing and methodical skills
• Excellent team player with strong written and oral communications
• Exercise judgment when to escalate or how to investigate a case, as well as the severity of any exception