Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated (Associate) Financial Crime Compliance Director to join their team in Hong Kong. This critical role will focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance and financial crime risk management within the financial services industry. The successful candidate will assist in directing and overseeing compliance strategies and AML frameworks to ensure full alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
In this position, you will work closely with both regional and global compliance teams, providing leadership on all aspects of financial crime compliance including AML, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption. You will also contribute to the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, and governance frameworks related to financial crime prevention.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation and ongoing management of the AML compliance programme.
- Advise senior management on regulatory developments relating to financial crime compliance.
- Oversee transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and sanctions screening processes.
- Enhance internal controls and risk assessments in line with evolving regulatory expectations.
- Conduct regular reviews and updates of policies and procedures to reflect local and international standards.
- Engage in regulatory reporting and liaise with regulatory bodies as needed.
- Design and deliver AML and financial crime training across business units.
- Lead internal investigations related to financial crime and support audit and regulatory examination processes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CAMS, ICA Diploma) is preferred.
- At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in a compliance or financial crime function within the financial services industry.
- Thorough knowledge of Hong Kong AML regulations and international standards such as FATF recommendations and Wolfsberg Principles.
- Proven ability to interact with senior stakeholders and regulators.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English is required; Cantonese or Mandarin is advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in shaping and elevating the financial crime compliance framework within a vital segment of the financial industry. If you are a dedicated compliance professional looking for the next step in your career, we welcome your application.
