Associate, FCC Investigations

Key Responsibilities Input to Country/Client Business operating model design of relevant FCC and business processes. Ensure that there is adequate support (people, processes, tools, frameworks, systems) in the Country/Department for necessary FCC controls. Implement the vision, strategy, direction and leadership for the Country/Department, consistent with the vision and strategy for FCC and in support of the Group’s strategic direction and growth aspirations. Supervise associates and analysts for analysing alerts generated by transaction monitoring system as well as other non-automated cases with financial crime or money laundering concerns. Ensure suspicious transactions are thoroughly investigated and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are filed with accurate information in a timely manner. Ensure the suitability and quality of case data maintained on enterprise case management systems. Propose control improvements, enhancements and simplifications where appropriate. Support relevant stakeholders to make decisions based on current and possible future policies, practices, and trends. Provide advice on AML matters when required and maintain a sound working relationship with stakeholders and peers. Participate in ad-hoc activities such as monitoring of SFC unlicensed entities, system enhancement testing, etc. Other Responsibilities Embed "Here for good" and Group’s brand and values in HK FCC. Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures. Our Ideal Candidate A recognised university degree or professional qualification in Law / Finance / Accounting / Business or related disciplines. Minimum 3 years and above (for Associate/Team Lead role) of AML / transaction monitoring experience. Familiar with local regulatory requirements. A sound understanding of suitability considerations, and demonstrate them when reviewing alerts or investigating incidents. Good analytical, reporting writing and methodical skills. Excellent team player with strong written and oral communications. Exercise judgment when to escalate or how to investigate a case, as well as the severity of any exception. Professional Accreditation such as Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) under the HK Institute of Bankers (HKIB) would be an advantage. Role Specific Technical Competencies Compliance Policies and Standards. Compliance Advisory. Compliance Review and FCC Assurance. Surveillance (including Screening and Monitoring). Investigations. Compliance Risk Assessment. Regulatory Liaison. Manage Change. Manage Projects. About Standard Chartered We’re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we’ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you’re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can’t wait to see the talents you can bring us. Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you’ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together We Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do. Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well. Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term. What We Offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing. Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations. Time‑off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum. Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns. Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market‑leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first‑aiders and all sorts of self‑help toolkits. A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning. Being part of an inclusive and values‑driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies – everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr