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Head of AML Compliance

Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to Head of Compliance, to oversee and manage the AML Compliance function ensure the Branch is operating within the rules and regulatory requirements
  • Keep abreast of regulatory and legislative changes and provide pro-active AML advisory support to business stakeholders
  • Review internal AML policies and procedures on on-going basis
  • Liaise with Head Office and regulators regarding AML compliance matters or on-site inspection
  • Promote AML compliance culture and provide training and regular updates to different functions of the Branch
  • Identify and monitor AML risk for the Branch and compliance reviews
  • Lead the AML Compliance team and nurture talents to meet the manpower need of the team
  • Identify areas of improvement in AML process/documentation, including but not limited to AML system performance (i.e. transaction monitoring scenarios review and thresholds tuning)

Ideal candidates are expected to possess:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, Accounting, Finance or other related disciplines
  • At least 10 years’ relevant work experience covering various AML compliance responsibilities in a bank with corporate banking and private wealth management business; of which 3 years or above managerial/supervisory experience
  • Profound knowledge in AML/CFT related regulatory issues and rules/circulars of HKMA, SFC and other regulatory authorities
  • Certified AML Professional (CAMLP) holder an added advantage
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and problem solving skills with strong mindset of teamwork
  • Effective in coaching, developing and retaining talents in the team
  • Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
Careers
We offer attractive remuneration package and comprehensive fringe benefits. Interested parties please e-mail your full resume with current and expected salary to HK_Recruit_hr@hk.cathaybk.com, quoting job title.
Personal information collected will be used for considering suitability for the post and strictly in accordance with our personal data policies. It is our policy to retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment purposes for a period of maximum two years.