AML Advisory Manager/Assistant Manager

Responsibilities:

• Perform and review EDD assessments for high-risk customers, including Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), complex ownership structures, and higher-risk industries.

• Provide AML/CFT advisory support and guidance to business units and relevant stakeholders on customer onboarding, periodic reviews, and other financial crime compliance matters.

• Perform reviews of name screening alerts involving PEPs, Relatives and Close Associates (RCAs), Negative News Screening (NNS), and sanctions matches, etc.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and periodic review of AML/CFT policies, procedures, and control frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

• Monitor regulatory developments, emerging financial crime risks, and industry trends, and advise management on their potential impact to the Bank.

• Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness programs to business and support functions.

• Support the Team Head in managing AML advisory matters, AML projects, and other ad hoc assignments as required.

• Support regulatory examinations, compliance reviews, and handle regulatory inquiries and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on AML/CFT-related matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in AML/CFT compliance, financial crime compliance, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), or AML advisory functions within a bank or financial institution.

• Sound knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices

• Relevant qualification in CAMS / AAMLP / CAMLP are preferred.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

• Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with flexibility and adaptability to changes.

Knowledge of virtual assets, digital currencies, fintech-related AML risks, or emerging financial crime typologies would be a plus.

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