AML Manager / Assistant AML Manager
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the transaction monitoring system to detect suspicious activities and ensure compliance with Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) regulations
- Conduct in-depth analysis of flagged transactions, investigate potential money laundering or terrorist financing risks, and escalate cases as needed
- Lead investigation of fraud cases, including mule account networks, , account takeover, identity theft, and synthetic identity fraud; prepare investigation reports and recommend account restrictions or recovery actions.
- Manage and optimise fraud detection mechanism; drive continuous improvement through data analytics and typology reviews.
- Drive the development and enhancement of fraud prevention and detection strategies, controls and early warning mechanisms in alignment with HKMA's Guideline on Prevention of Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing and the latest anti-fraud expectations
- Collaborate closely with business units, operations, digital banking, fraud operations and customer contact centre to implement effective anti-fraud measures, customer education and scam response protocols
- Keep abreast of the latest money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud trends, typologies, sanctions developments, virtual asset risks and regulatory updates
Requirements
- Degree or above preferably in Business Management or other related discipline
- 3-5 years’ or above experience in AML/CFT compliance knowledge
- Relevant qualification in Associate AML Professional (AAMLP)/ Certified AML Professional (CAMLP) is an advantage
- HKIB banking professional qualifications such as Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) and/or Certified Banker (CB) preferred
- Well-verse in AML related legislation and guidelines
- Result-oriented with excellent leadership, communication and organizing skill
- Well organized with the ability to work independently
- Candidate with less experience will be considered as Assistant Manager