Compliance Officer – FS Sanctions Compliance

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Key Responsibilities:

-Provide Financial Security advisory support to the business lines and functions in accordance with 

prevailing laws and regulations as well as group policies and guidelines. 

-Ensure timely and consistent review, implementation and application of AML/CFT/Sanctions laws, 

regulations and group policies and guidelines. 

-Perform 2nd level controls of compliance generic control plans in accordance with group policies and 

guidelines. 

-Identify, investigate and report suspicious activity and transaction, and escalate any material risk with 

relevant information to the Head of Financial Security and KYC Compliance of Greater China and Hong 

Kong. 

-Familiar with and keep abreast of changes in local regulatory requirements and Group 

AML/CFT/Sanctions policies and procedures, and disseminate any changes to affected businesses. 

-Participate in AML/CFT/Sanctions processes requiring Compliance involvement in accordance with 

laws/regulations and group policies/procedures. 

-Supporting the métiers on assessing and advising on AML/CFT/Sanctions analysis for high/sensitive 

clients (e.g. oil and gas, PEP accounts, gaming and casino establishments, charities and non-profitable 

organisations, embassies, money services businesses etc) as well as clients in sensitive industries (e.g. 

oil & gas, nuclear, mining, etc.) and where time allows other business. 

-Prepare, provide support and coordinate all required reports, updates and dashboard. 

-Acting as Level 3 Non-SHINE control in respect of sanctions violation alert management. 

-Coordinating, implementing and enhancing AML/CFT/Sanctions related systems (e.g. ATOM, REGLISS, 

SHINE, etc.), controls/objectives as well as, risk assessments in various current control framework. 

-Coordinate and participate in ad hoc projects, review/investigations, risk assessments, and 

audit/regulatory inspections. 

-Supporting the AML/CFT/Sanctions training efforts in Hong Kong, as well as initiatives to enhance risk 

awareness in Financial Security related issues. 

-Generally provide support to and perform tasks assigned by the Head of Financial Security and KYC 

Compliance of Greater China and Hong Kong.

Competencies (Technical / Behavioural):

-Preferably some legal or regulatory experience. 

-Excellent writing skills (English) and analytical skills. 

-Excellent communication skills and preferably with some experience of dealing in multiple countries in 

Asia Pacific. 

-Good general knowledge of the International Sanctions regimes in place and some experience in 

dealing with sanctions issues as they affect financial institutions. Experience in a sanctions role in a 

financial institution in Asia Pacific is preferred. 

-Good general knowledge and interest in international political affairs particularly the evolving sanctions 

landscape. 

-Knowledge of debt capital markets, corporate finance and structured finance transactions preferred. 

-A working knowledge of how AML/CFT/Sanctions risks are manage, and clients and products are risk 

scored and monitored is essential. 

-Experience in advising numerous staff across Compliance, front line and Operations. 

-An understanding of the fundamental AML/CFT/Sanctions laws, regulations and suspicious reporting 

standards in Hong Kong. 

-Preferred applicant must have at least X years’ experience in AML/CFT/Sanctions exposures with a 

primary focus on corporate and investment banking Compliance work. 

-Must evidence an attention to detail and have an investigative and questioning nature. 

-Evidence strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and consult at all levels. 

-Ability to work independently to carry out projects. 

-Ideally be familiar with navigating the operational tools which support AML/CFT/Sanctions Compliance 

controls. 

-Subject position will be 80% focusing on sanctions compliance and 20% on transaction monitoring

Specific Qualifications Required: 

-University graduate with relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ICA Diploma of Compliance or Anti 

Money Laundering, and/or other industry AML memberships/certifications, e.g. AAMLP or CAMLP, 

ACAMS). Preferably a Legal Degree and/or Degree in AML.