Job details
Location: | Hong Kong S.A.R |
Job Type: | Permanent |
Discipline: | |
Reference: | VPAMLTM/NR141222 |
Posted: | 6 months ago |
Job description
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist the Anti-Money Laundering Officer ("AMLO") and/or the Local Sanctions Compliance Officer to oversee various controls stated in internal policies and procedures
Assist the AMLO to develop and/or continuously review the Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) / Counter-Financing of Terrorism (“CFT”) systems to ensure that they remain up-to-date and meet current statutory and regulatory requirements; and oversee the systems which include monitoring effectiveness and enhancing the controls and procedures where necessary
Review and provide compliance advice to business stakeholders and key control functions on day-to-day compliance matters related to AML/CFT and Sanctions, including but not limited to high-risk or suspicious transaction review, handle enquires / perform risk assessment and provide advice on matters related to transaction filtering (“TF”), perform transaction monitoring (“TM”) and monitor controls or matters related to sanctions compliance
Review, assess and advise on AML/CFT and Sanctions related risks
Maintain and update the AML/CFT/Sanctions related policies and procedures in accordance with head office guidelines and/or relevant laws and regulations of major jurisdictions
Handle regulatory reporting and initiatives in relation to matters or systems of AML/CFT/Sanctions
Perform testing and monitoring over the AML/CFT/Sanctions related controls, processes or systems
Review all internal disclosures and exception reports and, in the light of all available relevant information, determining whether or not it is necessary to make a report to the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit ("JFIU")
Assist or support AMLO to monitor and detect any business relationships or transactions are suspicious of money laundering and prepare suspicious transaction report when necessary
Prepare reports, plan and perform independent review and risk assessment in accordance with the requirements by Head Office
Promote anti-money laundering policies and controls in the Hong Kong office and provide regular trainings on AML/CFT/sanctions to employees
Monitor the implementation of Sanctions programs and related systems in meeting with the relevant regulatory requirements and the remediation for exceptional cases
Liaise with the JFIU, law enforcement, and any other competent authorities in relation to ML/TF prevention and detection, investigation or compliance
Devise appropriate actions in relation to suspicious activities/transactions
Handle any other duties or projects as assigned by immediate supervisor; and/or top management.
Requirements:
Degree holder or above in Law, Accountancy, Audit, Business or related disciplines
A Certified AML Professional (CAMLP)
Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in AML/CFT/Sanctions compliance/financial crime gained in financial sector
Familiar with banking products and regulatory requirements in relation to AML/CFT/Sanctions and related control measures, preferably in commercial / corporate banking
With hands-on experience in advisory on sanctions or related, trade finance or relevant, customer due diligence and/or AML/CFT audit
A team player with good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Sound analytical mind, good interpersonal skills
Good command of spoken and written English & Chinese
Good PC skills and proficient in using MS Offices
If you are interested in finding out more about this career opportunity, please email your resume to Nestor Roldan, nestor.roldan@charterhouse.com.hkWeb: www.charterhouse.com.hk
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