Assistant Manager, Compliance

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Assistant Manager, Compliance to protect our institution’s operations and reputation. You will play a key part in executing anti‑money‑laundering controls, conducting customer due diligence, and supporting broader compliance initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Perform transaction monitoring and investigate suspicious AML/CFT and sanctions cases.
• Conduct KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence for onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger events.
• Prepare risk assessment and due‑diligence reports for internal management.
• Monitor regulatory developments, disseminate circulars (SFC, DPB, HKAB, etc.) and advise on policy updates.
• Collaborate with business units on compliance matters such as CoBP, Deposit Protection Scheme, FATCA/CRS, and PDPO.
• Develop compliance training, coordinate review projects and surveys, and support ad‑hoc tasks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, or Audit within banking or financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of HKMA/SFC regulations, AML/CFT frameworks, Code of Banking Practice, FATCA/CRS, and PDPO.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Analytical, communication and problem‑solving abilities with a collaborative mindset.

Required skills

• AML transaction monitoring and investigation.
• KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence processes.
• Regulatory research and policy advisory.
• Compliance training development.