Associate Compliance Director

Our client is a FinTech company that specialize in providing Cost Efficient, Time Effective and Easy-to-use Cross-Border Payment Solutions. This role is responsible for performing risk assessments and assisting in planning, executing and reporting on AML / Compliance.

Responsibilities :

Independently plan and perform KYC / Transactions Monitoring and Compliance across Asia Pacific.

Review KYC on-boarding and Due Diligence Procedures, perform AML risk assessment

Perform compliance / AML investigation, checking, monitoring and review (include account opening, periodic account reviews, and transaction monitoring) from regulatory perspective in a timely manner to ensure efficient identification and monitoring of suspicious activities and transactions

Process in accordance with the AML policy and procedures

Assist to investigate suspicious transactions and file suspicious transaction reports (STRs) with the JFIU in a timely manner if necessary

Co-ordinate with relevant parties around the globe on multi-region AML matters to ensure timely and effective completion

Formulating and maintaining compliance / AML policies and procedures

Ensure our operations meet with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements as well as industry guidelines and practice

Advise on compliance / AML matters, and as an AML subject matter expert provide direction and guidance on appropriate remediation action for high risk accounts / transactions

Assist head of compliance to completing other compliance / AML projects , including preparation of compliance / AML reports for management reporting / MIS purposes / training to staff

Assist in completing other ad hoc projects and tasks with an aim to mitigating ML / TF risks

Assist the Team to timely capture new regulatory circulars and guidelines and disseminate them to the relevant business units for perusal in relation to AML Compliance matters

Take necessary actions to ensure the bank duly complies with regulatory updates

Maintain a current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends

Assist in identifying systemic procedural weaknesses and training requirements

Develop, oversee and enhance the sanctions screening and transaction monitoring system to comply with regulatory requirement and meet with business needs

Monitors the performance of the AML Program and relates activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness

Assist in bank account arrangement and others license application from regulatory authority

Liaise with regional customers and oversee Due Diligence procedures

Ensure effective communication on regional developments across department and to management

Qualifications：

University degree in a business discipline e.g. Business Administration, Finance or Accounting preferred

ACAMS, Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) a plus

Knowledge of the various Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering regulations. Knowledge of HKMA / HK statutory and regulatory regulations and requirements, standards and market practices; familiar with regulatory requirements and practices would be an advantage

5 years of work experience as an Anti-Money Laundering / Compliance Specialist; from well-established banks, financial institutes or Fintech related industries would be an advantage

Sound knowledge of operation model of cards services industry

Attention to detail, good documentation and report writing skills

Strong presentation skills; comfortable and capable of communicating with all levels of people within and outside the business with a high level of professionalism

Creative problem resolution skills with the strive to bring innovative ideas within a progressive and fast-paced environment

Solid relationship management skills when interacting with multiple stakeholders globally with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Displays leader skills and team player

Good command in spoken and written English and Chinese

Good PC and MS Excel skill

Our client provides attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits for the right candidate. Interested parties please send detailed resume with current and expected salaries to or