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IGNITE RECRUITMENT HONG KONG LIMITED
Head of AML - Compliance - Top tier FI
FULL TIME
October 9, 2024
Posted by
Tim Wong
Principle Consultant
Top tier Fintech with a long established track record currently looking for a Head of AML to join the Hong Kong office and work closely with Senior Management globally.
The role
We are seeking a Head of AML in Hong Kong who will be responsible for oversight of an
efficient and effective AML compliance and Sanctions program for international
business lines. This includes the continued maintenance, enhancement, implementation,
and direction of all aspects of the existing AML Policy and Program, such as CIP/KYC,
Transaction Monitoring, Customer Risk Rating, Capacity Planning, Quality Assurance, etc. This
individual will collaborate with Senior Management to ensure compliance with AML policies
and procedures of the various non-US entities within the enterprise. This role will
provide advice, technical guidance, and specialized support services to cross functional
teams and specialized business units, as well as to exercise initiative and judgment on how to
address and resolve problems on a regular basis. The HK Head of AML will contribute to
meeting objectives and key results of the company through active participation in the US
and non-US Compliance teams, and is expected to provide leadership, training and support
to less experienced officers and staff members.
What you’ll do:
We are seeking a Head of AML in Hong Kong who will be responsible for oversight of an
efficient and effective AML compliance and Sanctions program for international
business lines. This includes the continued maintenance, enhancement, implementation,
and direction of all aspects of the existing AML Policy and Program, such as CIP/KYC,
Transaction Monitoring, Customer Risk Rating, Capacity Planning, Quality Assurance, etc. This
individual will collaborate with Senior Management to ensure compliance with AML policies
and procedures of the various non-US entities within the enterprise. This role will
provide advice, technical guidance, and specialized support services to cross functional
teams and specialized business units, as well as to exercise initiative and judgment on how to
address and resolve problems on a regular basis. The HK Head of AML will contribute to
meeting objectives and key results of the company through active participation in the US
and non-US Compliance teams, and is expected to provide leadership, training and support
to less experienced officers and staff members.
What you’ll do:
- Serve as the designated AML head for HK, as well as new international jurisdictions in which operates.
- Develop, implement and maintain AML policies and procedures and ensure they align with current regulatory requirements.
- Conduct monthly AML/Sanctions meetings with US and non-US management.
- Prepare data for presentation to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.
- Contact banks and regulators to form relationships in multiple jurisdictions.
- Managing examinations or site visits from regulators.
- Coordinating and implementing responses to examinations.
- Prepare the international subsidiaries to undergo an annual independent review.
- Design and implement Transaction Monitoring program, including rule design, tuning, and optimization.
- Ensure remedial efforts and action plans are effectively and appropriately communicated, properly executed and closed.
- Develop, implement and maintain risk assessment and control framework through strong compliance policies, standards and procedures related to AML and sanctions risks.
- Assist internal business units with AML and sanctions risk assessments.
- Prepare and deliver annual AML and sanctions training, including ongoing targeted training to individuals based on role and responsibilities as applicable.
- Deliver data-backed narratives and presentations to clearly communicate findings to the Global BSA/AML Officer, Enterprise Chief Compliance Officer, and senior leadership.
- Consult legal, regulatory compliance, internal audit and other disciplines with regard to AML risk and compliance. Maintain a strong presence in the business and cultivate a culture of compliance that fosters and promotes individuals to seek AML/sanctions guidance as necessary.
- 8+ years of experience in AML and Sanctions regulatory compliance risk management; must have deep knowledge and understanding of the AML and sanctions compliance regimes in multiple jurisdictions and audit, regulatory compliance, or risk management experience.
- Ability to lead AML-related process implementations involving cross-functional departments, including design and review of technology driven platforms and solutions.
- 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 to improve the efficacy of the AML/sanctions program.
- Experience overseeing AML-related regulatory examinations and have a comprehensive understanding of regulatory expectations, including the ability to draft documentation for regulatory review.
- 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.
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