Head of Anti-Money Laundering

3 weeks ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China IGNITE RECRUITMENT HONG KONG LIMITED Full time
Job Title: Head of AML

IGNITE RECRUITMENT HONG KONG LIMITED is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of AML to join our team.

About the Role:

We are looking for a seasoned professional to lead our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of our AML policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement AML policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular AML/Sanctions meetings with management to discuss program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepare data for presentation to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with banks and regulators in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Manage examinations or site visits from regulators and coordinate responses to examinations.
  • Prepare international subsidiaries for annual independent reviews.
  • Design and implement Transaction Monitoring programs, including rule design, tuning, and optimization.
  • Ensure remedial efforts and action plans are effectively communicated and executed.
  • Develop and maintain risk assessment and control frameworks through strong compliance policies and procedures.
  • Assist internal business units with AML and sanctions risk assessments.
  • Prepare and deliver annual AML and sanctions training.
  • Deliver data-backed narratives and presentations to communicate findings to senior leadership.
Requirements:
  • 8+ years of experience in AML and Sanctions regulatory compliance risk management.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of AML and sanctions compliance regimes in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Ability to lead AML-related process implementations involving cross-functional departments.
  • Ability to credibly challenge new or modified products/service offerings.
  • Manage and effectuate AML/sanctions risk assessments.
  • Develop and update AML and sanctions policies and procedures as necessary.
  • Ability to analyze the AML/sanctions program to identify areas for improvement.
  • Experience overseeing AML-related regulatory examinations.
  • Strong knowledge of customer risk scoring models and transaction monitor systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple reporting lines in both the US and Asia.
  • Familiarity with blockchain/cryptocurrencies is a plus.
  • Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Anti money Laundering and Fraud Prevention Professional (CAFP) preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate.



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