Assistant Vice President, AML Policy & Governance

Responsibilities:

• Support the supervisor in executing the AML/CFT policy and governance agenda; Drive day-to-day policy management, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight for the bank
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating AML/CFT policies, procedures, and guidelines; ensure clarity, consistency, and regulatory alignment
• Conduct regulatory horizon scanning and assess the impact of new HKMA and global regulations on local policies
• Maintain an organized policy library, manage version control, and coordinate distribution to business units
• Manage and coordinate HKMA inspections, investigations, audits, and regulatory reporting. Track and follow up on audit and examination findings
• Provide advisory support to business units on AML policy interpretation
• Liaise with internal audit, compliance assurance, and risk teams to support AML control testing
• Assist in conducting policy compliance reviews, gap assessments, and thematic analyses
• Perform AML/CFT oversight for overseas branches; coordinate and oversee AML/CFT matters across these branches
• Assist in developing AML training materials, and delivering workshops
• Monitor AML policy adherence and escalate gaps/non-compliance to Supervisor
• Manage ad-hoc AML policy/ governance tasks and special assignments
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient policy lifecycle management

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Finance, Accounting, Law or related disciplines
• Holder of ACAMS, ECF on AML / CFT certification or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of financial crime compliance experience, with at least 3 years in policy/governance or advisory role
• In-depth understanding of AML/CFT controls, procedures, and regulations
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Fluent in English and Cantonese