AML associate

Reporting to the Head of compliance, a leading financial institution is seeking a AML professional to join their team.

• Review daily and monthly post-transaction monitoring or trade surveillance alerts;
• Investigate potential suspicious transactions and initiate follow up actions to ensure the firm complies with internal and regulatory requirements;
• Assist AML team lead to review suspicious transaction reports, liaise with Joint Financial Intelligence Unit (JFIU) and file STR reports to JFIU when necessary;
• Conduct Quality Assurance checking on completed alerts;
• Perform data analysis and threshold or parameters tuning;
• Conduct system enhancement and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the system (ARART/SMARTS);
• Follow up and evaluate the key regulatory/HQ requirement relating to transaction monitoring/trade surveillance;
• Participate in system transformation project
• Perform other duties as assigned and support AML team

Qualification:

• Bachelor degree or above in Business Administration, Accounting, Risk Management, Law or related disciplines
• 2 years or above experience in risk, legal or compliance management roles with exposure in AML/CTF compliance
• Professional certifications in AML, such as ACAMS are preferred
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good project management and interpersonal skills
• Good communication and writing skills in both Chinese and English