AML Sanctions (1-year contract 40K), Banking

Your new role

• Conduct sanctions screening and investigations on customers, transactions, and counterparties
• Review and clear alerts generated from sanctions screening systems in a timely and accurate manner
• Perform name-matching analysis against global sanctions lists
• Escalate potential sanctions breaches and provide clear risk-based recommendations
• Support sanctions risk assessments, policy reviews, and control enhancements
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, internal audits, and compliance reviews
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments, sanctions regimes, and emerging financial crime risks
• Provide advisory support to business units on sanctions-related matters
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives where appropriate

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field; CAMS certification preferred
  
• Minimum 2-4 years of AML experience in banking. With sanctions experience is a must.
  
• Strong knowledge of international AML regulations (e.g., FATF, HKMA, MAS, etc.)
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• Fluency in Mandarin and English is highly desirable.
  

What you need to do now

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