Specialist, AML Compliance (1-year Contract)

Job Description: 

• Monitor suspicious transactions investigation and reporting.
• Identify and escalate potential money laundering risks to the management.
• Assist the Head of Compliance & MLRO to review AML policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support Know-Your-Customer (KYC) on-boarding and periodic review.
• Identify areas of improvement in AML process/documentation, AML Information System, transactions monitoring and investigations on an on-going basis.
• Handle ad hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree holder preferably in Law/ Accounting/ Finance.
• 3 years or above AML/ Transaction Monitoring/ KYC experience in banking industry.
• Transaction monitoring experience gained from international banks will be highly valued.
• Exposure to applying AI-solutions, AML system calibration or data analytics an advantage.
• Knowledge of Banking Ordinance, AML Ordinance and related Codes.
• Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) holder an added advantage.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and judgment skills.
• Self motivated with good communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels including business stakeholders.