Assistant Manager, AML Compliance (1-year contract)

Sunlife • Contract / Project Based • Tai Koo, Hong Kong, HK • 1d ago

Data governance and control design
Assist in the implementation
University degree in accounting, finance, law

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

**Job Description:**

**Job purpose**

The Assistant Manager, AML Compliance is responsible to coordinate and deliver regional financial crime data, technology and control initiatives across Asia, with a primary focus on anti-money laundering data governance, data completeness, system effectiveness and sustainable control improvement. The role will work across Business Unit Compliance, Operations, Technology, Data and Enterprise Financial Crime teams to establish clear requirements, assess end-to-end data flows, identify control weaknesses, oversee remediation and support the safe implementation of financial crime system enhancements.

The position will also provide regional governance, review and challenge, management reporting and project-management discipline to ensure that Name Screening, Transaction Monitoring, Client Risk Rating and related financial crime capabilities remain aligned with regulatory requirements, enterprise standards and Business-Unit needs.

**Major Accountabilities**

Assist in the implementation of enterprise data governance across Asia by establishing governance standards, coordinating cross-jurisdictional activities, and overseeing data quality initiatives to strengthen regulatory compliance, improve data integrity, and support effective financial crime risk management.

Review, challenge, and oversight of business unit financial crime systems, data, and control frameworks by assessing the adequacy of governance practices, identifying gaps and risks, and challenging proposed solutions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, enterprise standards, and risk appetite.

Engage in financial crime technology and system enhancement initiatives by partnering with business, technology, and compliance stakeholders to define requirements, oversee solution design, and implement screening, transaction monitoring, risk assessment capabilities and compliance reporting.

Provide regulatory and advisory support to Asia business units and compliance teams by advising system and data-related compliance matters and coordinating responses to internal audit and regulatory findings and remediation activities.

Strengthen regional governance, oversight, and reporting frameworks by providing management reporting to promote accountability, enhance control effectiveness, and maintain alignment with global compliance standards.

**Specialized Knowledge / Skills**

Strong project management and program management experience delivering complex financial crime, data, and technology initiatives across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.

Knowledge of anti-money laundering, sanctions, and financial crime compliance requirements across Asia.

Experience with financial crime systems, including customer screening, transaction monitoring, and customer risk assessment platforms.

Knowledge of data governance, data quality management, and system control frameworks.

Experience providing independent review and challenge of business unit controls, system enhancements, and remediation activities.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to coordinate across business, technology, operations, and compliance teams.

Ability to produce concise executive reporting, Steering committee materials, risk updates and decision papers.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risks, identify control gaps, and drive corrective actions.

**Education & Experience**

University degree in accounting, finance, law or related business discipline

Minimum 6-8 years of experience in financial crime compliance, risk management, data governance, technology governance, or related control functions within the financial services industry.

Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects involving compliance, technology, operations, and business stakeholders.

Experience with financial crime systems, data governance, system implementations, or major regulatory remediation initiatives.

* + Practical experience in at least two of the following areas:

* + Financial crime systems or platform implementation

* + AML data feeds and reconciliation

* + Name screening or transaction monitoring

* + Client risk-rating solutions

* + Regulatory or audit remediation

Data governance and control design

Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering, sanctions, and regulatory requirements within Asia, particularly in the insurance, wealth management, or banking sectors.

Professional certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent would be an asset.

Experience engaging with regulators, auditors, and senior management on compliance, governance, and control matters.

***At Sun Life, we’re driven by our Purpose: to help Clients build lifetime financial security and lead healthier lives. Across Asia, we cultivate a High-Performance, Caring Culture that empowers our people to achieve outstanding results, embrace continuous growth, and create meaningful impact. We succeed together by fostering an inclusive environment where wellbeing, collaboration, and accountability are equally valued.***

**Job Category:**

Temporary Employee

**Posting End Date:**

21/12/2026

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