Specialist, AML Compliance (1-year Contract)

Cathay United Bank Company, Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiwan’s largest financial group Cathay Financial Holdings. The Bank’s Hong Kong Branch is currently looking for high-calibre candidates and experienced professionals to join as a part of the growing business and develop their careers.

Company website: www.cathaybk.com.tw/hongkong

Job Description:

Monitor suspicious transactions investigation and reporting.

Identify and escalate potential money laundering risks to the management.

Assist the Head of Compliance & MLRO to review AML policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Support Know-Your-Customer (KYC) on-boarding and periodic review.

Identify areas of improvement in AML process/documentation, AML Information System, transactions monitoring and investigations on an on-going basis.

Handle ad hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree holder preferably in Law/ Accounting/ Finance.

3 years or above AML/ Transaction Monitoring/ KYC experience in banking industry.

Transaction monitoring experience gained from international banks will be highly valued.

Exposure to applying AI-solutions, AML system calibration or data analytics an advantage.

Knowledge of Banking Ordinance, AML Ordinance and related Codes.

Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) holder an added advantage.

Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and judgment skills.

Self motivated with good communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels including business stakeholders.

We offer attractive salary and comprehensive fringe benefits. Interested parties please e-mail your full resume with current and expected salary by clicking "Apply Now".

If applicable, the successful applicant’s offer confirmation is subject to the result of Mandatory Reference Check (MRC) under HKMA’s mandatory requirement. For details, please visit the corresponding website: https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/page/5/mandatory-reference-checking-scheme-phase-2

Personal information collected will be used for considering suitability for the post and strictly in accordance with our personal data policies. It is our policy to retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment purposes for a period of maximum two years.

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