Associate Director, AML Compliance (Investment Banking)

Our client, an established investment bank with an expanding business in Hong Kong, is looking for an experienced AML manager to join the team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough investigations of alerts related to potential money laundering and economic sanctions, assessing risks based on client and transaction data.
• Work across local and regional entities to ensure consistency in AML/KYC processes and share best practices.
• Provide direction to employees on managing high-risk accounts and recommend appropriate remediation actions.
• Identify training needs and systemic weaknesses in procedures to enhance compliance efforts.
• Stay updated on AML regulations, policies, and industry trends to inform compliance practices.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management and assist with regulatory reporting and ad hoc projects.

Requirements:

• Degree holder with 7-10 years of experience in AML/ Financial Crime Compliance in the banking and financial services industry.
• Familiar with requirements on client onboarding, KYC/AML, Sanctions in Hong Kong.
• Good knowledge of securities laws, finance, operations, products and services. AML experience related to virtual assets is a plus.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).