Vice President, AML Policy & Governance

Professional Services • Full Time • Kai Tak, Hong Kong, HK • 1d ago

Responsibilities:

Lead the bank’s end-to-end AML/CFT policy, governance, and regulatory compliance framework; own policy design, implementation, oversight, and stakeholder alignment to meet HKMA, local and global AML obligations
Conduct gap analysis against new regulations and drive remediation plans
Establish governance structures (AML Committee, policy approval workflows) and ensure board/ senior management oversight
Serve as primary liaison with HKMA for AML policy-related inspections, inquiries, examinations and investigations; prepare regulatory submissions and ensure timely corrective actions
Advise executive management, business lines, and risk teams on AML policy implications for new products, markets, and initiatives
Coordinate with AML teams of overseas and mainland branches and local subsidiaries to align the group AML standards
Lead independent reviews, investigations, thematic audits, and policy effectiveness testing to validate adherence across the bank
Oversee AML training strategy, curriculum design, and delivery to ensure staff competency.=
Drive AML culture and awareness across the bank

Requirements:

Degree holder in Finance, Accounting, Law or related disciplines
Holder of ACAMS, ECF on AML / CFT certification or equivalent
Minimum 12 years of financial crime compliance experience, with at least 6 years in a managerial level
Deep expertise in AMLO, HKMA AML Guidelines, FATF, and Hong Kong banking regulations
Strong stakeholder management, report writing, and presentation skills
Fluent in English and Cantonese

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with candidate’s background. If you look for a friendly and harmonious working environment with steady career progression, here is the right opportunity for you. Please submit your full resume with current and expected salary to the Human Resources Division by clicking “Apply Now” or visiting https://www.shacombank.com.hk/eng/about/career/Career.jsp.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants who are not contacted within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. Applications may be retained for 24 months for consideration of other suitable openings.

All personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes strictly in accordance with the Bank's personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request by contacting our Personal Data Compliance Officer.

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