AVP/Senior Manager, AML Control (1.5 Line of Defense)
Full time
at China CITIC Bank International Limited
in
Hong Kong
Posted on May 8, 2024
Job details
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide regular update in AML and regulatory control to management and prepare for the related reporting materials
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments and perform gap analysis where necessary. Act as key liaison officer with business units and support units to clarify issues arisen from updates in local laws, regulations or market practices then facilitate them to implement necessary changes internally
- Render prompt and constructive guidance on operational control to business units of PBG in relation to AML/ FATCA/ CRS matters
- Partner with the business stakeholders to continually conduct root cause analysis and benchmarking to improve our control processes and business operating models
- Managing AML/ FATCA/ CRS issues and corrective action plans to ensure proper tracking and closure
- Proactively facilitate the identification, assessment, measurement, mitigation and monitoring of AML risk in the assigned areas
- Conduct review and assessment to validate the control effectiveness and evaluate their operation healthiness, risk, compliance, and control level
- Assist in conducting HKMA assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing risks, and completing different internal or external AML/ FATCA/ CRS reviews in PBG level.
- Assisting in handling ad hoc enquiries and handling inspection from Internal Audit and regulators.
- Coordinate with the Controls and Compliance Group to implement the control on AML, FATCA and CRS related issues on an ongoing basis.
- Work with various training teams in the bank to and promote risks and control awareness in AML/ FATCA/ CRS related areas. When appropriate, lead development of new training program, and be the trainer.
- Degree holder in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law or related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in AML Control and/or compliance monitoring related areas.
- Possess knowledge of branch/retail banking business/services.
- Desire to be certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license is preferred.
- Preferably possess / obtain Core level of qualification under the HKMA Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing Terrorism (CFT).
- A team player. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
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