Financial Crime Compliance Manager - Regional Bank

CLIENT BACKGROUND
Our client is a well‑established regional financial institution with a strong footprint across Asia. The firm is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and financial crime governance. With continued business growth, they are seeking an experienced FCC professional to join their Hong Kong office and help strengthen their AML and financial crime risk framework.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead and oversee AML and Financial Crime Compliance matters for the Hong Kong business, ensuring alignment with regional policies and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct reviews and provide advisory support on KYC, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity investigations, and enhanced due diligence cases.
• Offer subject‑matter guidance on potential red flags, customer risk assessments, and emerging financial crime trends.
• Support sanctions‑related screening, assessment, and escalation processes where needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across business units, operations, and risk teams to ensure effective FCC controls and remediation efforts.
• Participate in regulatory updates, internal audits, and governance reporting to senior management.
• Contribute to FCC framework enhancements, policy updates, and training initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 8-15 years of relevant AML and Financial Crime Compliance experience gained from banks or securities firms.
• Strong working knowledge of AML frameworks, transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD, and financial crime risk management; exposure to sanctions compliance is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is required due to stakeholder communications.
• Stable career history and strong commitment to long‑term development within FCC functions.