AML Senior Officer

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Compliance Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide day-to-day AML compliance advisory to various business units, handle compliance-related projects, and contribute to business planning processing. This role requires over 5 years of experience in a sizeable SFC-regulated financial institution, with solid expertise in providing compliance advisory services.

Key responsibilities

Provide AML/CFT and sanctions advisory to business units on customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), high-risk clients, PEPs, complex ownership structures, and related matters

Review and assess money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with new products, services, and client types

Assist in the development, review, and enhancement of the firm's AML/CFT policies, procedures, and operational guidelines

Support institutional risk assessments and related reporting

Deliver internal AML training to promote a strong compliance culture

Assist in handling regulatory queries and preparing materials for SFC inspections or reviews

Monitor regulatory developments (including AMLO, SFC guidelines, and FATF standards) and assess their impact on the firm

Undertake other ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Head of Compliance

About you

Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline

Minimum 5 years of relevant AML / Compliance experience in financial institutions

Preferably experience in large financial institutions (major banks, investment banks, or large securities firms) in an AML Advisory role

Solid knowledge of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO), SFC guidelines, and international AML standards

Professional qualifications such as CAMS / AAMLP / CAMLP preferred

Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently

Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin preferred)

Detail-oriented, responsible, with good commercial awareness and interpersonal skills