VP, AML, Transaction Monitoring – Corporate Banking

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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