AML Governance VP
Our client is a leading financial institution committed to maintaining robust compliance standards and a strong governance framework. The team fosters a professional and collaborative environment, emphasizing integrity and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to impact the organization’s compliance posture directly by supporting AML/CFT policies and regulatory adherence. The position involves managing daily policy operations, assisting with regulatory updates, and supporting audits and inspections, making it a vital part of the bank’s risk management team.
Role Overview:
The AML Governance VP is responsible for supporting the execution of the AML/CFT policy and governance agenda, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing operational policies within the organization. This role involves policy management, regulatory horizon scanning, audit support, and staff training, contributing to the bank’s overall compliance effectiveness.
Key Skills & Experience:
• Degree holder in Finance, Accounting, Law, or related disciplines
• Holder of ACAMS, ECF on AML / CFT certification, or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years of financial crime compliance experience, including at least 3 years in policy, governance, or advisory roles
• In-depth understanding of AML/CFT controls, procedures, and regulations
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Fluent in English and Cantonese
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the supervisor in executing the AML/CFT policy and governance agenda
• Drive day-to-day policy management, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating AML/CFT policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Conduct regulatory horizon scanning and assess the impact of new HKMA and global regulations
• Maintain an organized policy library, manage version control, and distribute updates to business units
• Support preparations for HKMA inspections, investigations, audits, and regulatory reporting
• Track and follow up on audit and examination findings
• Provide advisory support on AML policy interpretation, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and STR
• Liaise with internal audit, compliance assurance, and risk teams for AML control testing
• Assist in conducting policy compliance reviews, gap assessments, and thematic analyses
• Develop AML training materials, deliver workshops, and monitor staff training completion
• Monitor AML policy adherence and escalate non-compliance issues
• Manage ad-hoc AML policy and governance tasks, ensuring efficient lifecycle management of policies
Requirements:
• Right to work in the location
• Relevant on-site working environment
• Proficiency in English and Cantonese
• Determination to uphold high standards of compliance and governance
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join a team dedicated to strengthening the organization’s compliance framework and operational excellence.
