Financial Crime Risk Investigations Analyst

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

The Division

The Security, Integrity and Information Security (“SIIS") Division is responsible for the preservation of integrity by combatting criminality and corruption risks that can threaten horse racing, betting, and membership at the Club. The maintenance of a secure environment and integrity is key to our business. Not only is it important to ensure horse racing in Hong Kong is fair, it is also of paramount importance to the Club that there is governance and fair opportunities in all bet-placements. The department consists of Integrity & Financial Crime Risk, Racing Security & Integrity Assurance, Corporate Security and Information Security Risk & Assurance functions.

Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for supporting the analysis of customers and associated betting transactions to assess and identify financial crime risks related to racing, football, and/or other market manipulation. The job helps to support the maintenance of a secure environment, ensuring horse racing in Hong Kong is fair, and there is governance and fair opportunities in all bet-placements.

The Job

• Conduct transaction history analysis into customers' transactions to identify individuals that may be laundering money, financing terrorism or other financial crime, using the channels and services offered by the Club.
• Solicit transaction purposes and information, source of wealth and Know Your Customer (KYC) information from the customers by directly engaging with them
• Assist manager in the preparation of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) to be filed with the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit (JFIU).
• Assist manager to maintain the database of large transactions which require customer's identification document details to be recorded and identify any forms that are missing or have errors.
• Produce clear and concise reports for management summarising the findings from transaction history analysis, making recommendations to file STR and de-risking recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with Responsible Gambling Policy and all stipulated legal requirements, and thereby protecting the integrity of the Club's businesses.
• Maintain the database of large transactions which require customer's identification document details to be recorded and identify any forms that are missing or have errors.

About You

• A university degree, preferably in legal/accounting/IT/forensics or any related disciplines.
• A minimum of two to three years' experience in a related field such financial services data analysis, compliance, forensic, fraud, investigation, or AML specific experience
• Possesses understanding of AML concepts and able to apply them to the Club's business.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
• English and Chinese typing is essential. 
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and SharePoint. Knowledge of SQL, i2 iBase and Analyst’s Notebook is an advantage.Strong data skills, including working with multiple data sets, pivots tables, advanced statistical functions and methods.
• Self-driven, analytical, inquisitive, and demonstrate qualities of a team player.
• Preferably a CAMS/ICA Diploma/CFE holder, but not necessarily.