The Role

AVP, AML and Sanctions Compliance, Internal Control and Legal & Compliance

Key Accountabilities

Assist the Head of AML Compliance in implementing and maintaining BOCI Group's AML/CFT Program;
Provide compliance advice and recommendations to different business units, including Investment Banking Department (IBD), Equity Sales and Derivatives (ESD), Wealth Management Department (WMD), Fixed Incomes Department (FID), Sales, Trading and Research (STR), Global Commodities (GC), Private Equity (PE) and overseas offices;
Review and approve high risk customer profiles submitted by the Business Control Unit, including account opening, periodic CCDD reviews and trigger event reviews;
Identify, investigate and report suspicious activity and transaction, and escalate any material risk relevant Information to Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and submit suspicious transaction reports (STRs) to the JFIU in a timely manner;
Implement the sanctions compliance program;
Produce regular and ad-hoc AML/CFT MIS reports or metrics;
Run the Compliance Program (Quality Assurance) to ensure customers' CDD/KYC requirements are fulfilled in a satisfactory manner, and to recommend rectification on discrepancies and/or observations identified from sample check;
Perform supervisory control of AML/CFT compliance function within the 2^nd LOD;
Identify AML/CFT risk issues and propose recommendations / rectifications to senior management for resolution;
Participate in AML/CFT related projects and support technology initiatives to optimize the process flow and system architecture (AML-EYE);
Assist in organizing and delivering AML training related to internal controls and regulatory updates;
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on digital transformation projects to enhance operational efficiency of the BOCI Group;
Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills & Experience

Degree holder of Law / Accounting / Finance or other related disciplines;
Minimum 6 years of relevant working experiences in CDD/KYC or AML Compliance;
Candidates with over 2 years of full time working experience in Hong Kong or overseas is considered as an advantage;
Relevant industry qualifications in Anti-Money Laundering (ACAMS or CAMLP) preferred;
Strong knowledge of Hong Kong regulatory regime, especially CDD/KYC requirements and standards. Preferably from investment and corporate banking services aspects;
Strong team player who is highly motivated, independent and able to work under pressure and tight timelines;
Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives or experience in change management;
Proficiency in data analytics and knowledge of Al applications in compliance is a plus;
Proficient in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

Other Information

Please apply in strict confidence with full resume, academic record, current and expected salaries;
The personal data provided will be used for consideration of recruitment only. All personal data of unsuccessful candidate will be destroyed within 24 months;
Candidates with Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF): please state on the CV.

About BOCI

As a leading investment bank in China and Hong Kong region, the investment banking arm of Bank of China, BOC International Holdings Limited (“BOCI”), is now seeking highly motivated, creative and success-oriented professional who would like to pursue the career for supporting our group.

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