We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented AML TM Assistant Manager to join our client's compliance team based in Hong Kong. This role is critical in supporting the Anti-Money Laundering surveillance and transaction monitoring (TM) framework, ensuring all regulatory and internal requirements are met. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, analysing, and escalating potentially suspicious activities across the institution's transactions and customer behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
- Perform end-to-end alert handling, including documentation, escalation, and follow-up actions for suspicious transactions.
- Monitor and analyse customer activity using various AML systems and tools.
- Support the maintenance and calibration of transaction monitoring systems, including parameter tuning and model validation.
- Prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and liaise with the Financial Intelligence Unit as necessary.
- Work closely with the compliance and risk management teams to ensure appropriate controls and escalation procedures are in place.
- Assist in preparing periodic management reports, dashboards, and analysis on TM activities.
- Participate in internal and external audits and regulatory inspections as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Anti-Money Laundering, preferably within a financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of HKMA and international AML regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in using AML transaction monitoring systems and data analytics tools.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail for reviewing transactional patterns.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English; knowledge of Cantonese or Mandarin is a plus.
- Professional certification such as CAMS or ACFCS is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity and professional judgement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented compliance professional to advance their career in AML and financial crime prevention in one of the world's leading financial markets. If you are passionate about regulatory compliance and protecting the financial system, we invite you to apply.
