Assistant/ Deputy Compliance Manager (Transaction Monitoring)

O-Bank Co., Ltd.

Responsibilities:

Review and Validate Transaction Monitoring Alerts: Act as a checker, meticulously reviewing and validating the analysis performed by makers on alerts generated by the TM system and non-automated cases involving potential financial crime or money laundering risks. Ensure suspicious transactions are thoroughly investigated and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are prepared accurately and submitted within regulatory timelines.
Examine Trade Finance Transactions: Carefully review trade finance transactions exhibiting red flags or risk indicators to identify potential issues.
Prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs): Draft and file high-quality STRs when suspicious activities are identified.
Support System and Process Enhancements: Actively engage in initiatives, such as collaborating with external consultants for independent reviews (e.g., TM system evaluations) and refining monitoring rules and thresholds to enhance detection accuracy.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and propose enhancements, simplifications, and control improvements to transaction monitoring processes, contributing to operational excellence.

Requirements:

Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in Transaction Monitoring (TM) and AML/CTF compliance, ideally at least 2 years in a checker or supervisory role within a financial institution
Bachelor degree holder in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline
Knowledge of AML/ CFT compliance and relevant regulatory requirements
Relevant qualification in CAMS / AAMLP / CAMLP
Good command in both written and spoken English, Chinese, and Mandarin
Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with flexibility and adaptability to changes
Prior experience in system development project and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) would be an advantage
Working experience in Taiwanese Bank is a plus
Holder of professional certificate under the ECF/ QF/ issued by any industry institutes, professional bodies will be a definite advantage