Internal Control, Senior Advisor

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, who are driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business.

Sound like you? Then read on.

About the Role

To satisfy the Corporate Solution business regulatory control requirements, meet or exceed the client retention target, as well as compliance and customer service standards

Responsibilities:

• Handle the AML related duties for Corporate Solution covering the Group Insurance and Pension businesses

• Assist in the approval and review of high risk transactions, including preparation of detailed justifications and risk assessments supporting the relevant decisions

• Oversee and perform quality control on AML related checking performed by offshore teams, and monitor offshore teams’ performance and turnaround time, clear operational and AML related queries, and escalate quality or delivery issues where necessary.

• Conduct review and follow up of regular AML name screening alerts, including sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screenings

• Work closely with the Compliance Department to obtain compliance clearance for identified AML and related risk exposures

• Analyze transaction monitoring and name screening related data to identify, investigate, and report system abnormalities, control gaps, or recurring issues

• Provide advice and checking on Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements for client onboarding and ongoing reviews (Hong Kong and Macau cases)

• Prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and supporting documentation as requested by Compliance

• Liaise with external vendors on company search report extraction and follow up matters

• Prepare required materials and respond to quality assurance testing, internal reviews, and audit requests

• Prepare MIS and management reports for submission to Compliance and senior management

• Liaise with internal departments to gather and consolidate data for regulatory reports, questionnaires, and ad hoc information requests

• Provide support for UAT testing of new or enhanced AML and operational systems

• Assist in any other duties or projects assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Requirements:

• University graduate is preferred

• With minimum 5 years operations/compliance experience (including 1-2 years of AML related experience, preferable in handling name screening/ high risk transaction review)

• AML related professional qualification is highly preferred

• Good knowledge on MPF/ORSO/Macau retirement schemes, group insurance products

• Able to understand, analyze, and handle large volumes of customer and transaction data from multiple systems

• Self-motivated and customer orientated

• Detail oriented

• Must be a team player

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Good time management and organization skills

• Good PC skills

• Proficient in both spoken and written Chinese and English

Others:

• You are required to obtain relevant license if your job involves in regulated activities

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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