Senior Officer, AML Compliance

Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (“MRC”) for Hong Kong

The Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme is a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions (“AIs”) to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual’s previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions.

For information related to MRC Scheme, “Frequently Asked Questions for In Scope Individuals” is published by HKAB/Industry Guidelines (https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/home) or further information will be available upon request, if it is applicable to the position(s) applied.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Perform name scanning hit record clearance on regular screening of existing customer and wire transfer transaction
• Perform sample checking for regular updates from different regulators
• Support AML Hotline to handle enquiries from business units regarding the Compliance name checking or other AML related issue
• Provide assistance in investigations into any suspicious transactions or complaints reported or made by both internal and external customers
• Handle and coordinate different AML tasks within the team to ensure effective implementation of daily work and procedure
• Perform regular tracking on all outstanding regulatory issues or findings that yet to be solved or responded and make appropriate escalation to seniors
• Take up other assignments assigned by supervisors or the management of Financial Crime Compliance Department

Requirements:

• Degree holder preferably in accounting or business-related disciplines

• 1-2 years’ AML experience, preferable in a sizable financial institution and/or regulatory bodies

• Good knowledge in banking laws, operations, products and services

• Knowledge of AML Compliance and relevant regulatory requirements

• Self-motivated, independent, pleasant personality with good communication skills and able to communicate effectively at all levels

• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)