We are seeking a dedicated Business Compliance Manager who will be responsible for ensuring effective oversight and implementation of compliance policies and practices, particularly focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Sanctions compliance within the organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing customer profiles, Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation, and customer data statistics, providing recommendations during periodic and trigger-event driven reviews. You will also update and follow up on customer information, verify identities, assess due diligence documentation, and provide advice on transaction monitoring and analysis. Additional responsibilities include tracking the progress of customer reviews, ensuring adherence to all applicable government regulations and internal policies, and preparing and delivering AML/CFT and Sanctions-related training sessions to relevant teams.
You will carry out gap analyses, keep relevant policies and procedures up to date with emerging regulatory developments, and respond to findings from audit reports. The role requires close collaboration with senior management to effectively align the AML/CFT/Sanctions Compliance Programme with broader business objectives. Preparing and presenting management-level compliance reports and offering expert advisory services to business units on compliance standards and regulatory expectations is also a key part of this role.
The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree or above in Banking and Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A professional qualification such as CAMS or AAMLP Core Level would be considered an advantage. A minimum of five years’ relevant experience in compliance, risk, audit, or regulatory roles within the financial industry is preferred. You should possess strong knowledge of general banking operations and a solid understanding of the legal and regulatory context surrounding financial institutions.
Technical proficiency is required, including the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Chinese word processing. Strong presentation and communication skills are essential, and fluency in both written and spoken English and Chinese is required. Knowledge of Mandarin is an added advantage. Candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for a Senior Manager position.