Financial Crimes Compliance - Commercial and Investment Bank - Associate
On-site · Kwun Tong, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
Job Summary
Associate-level role in Financial Crimes Compliance within the APAC Commercial and Investment Bank team. You will provide practical, risk-based AML guidance for products, clients and transactions; interpret evolving regulations; update procedures; review complex deals from a financial crimes perspective; support due diligence for prospective clients and high-risk transactions; lead or contribute to regulatory engagements; develop and deliver targeted training on financial crimes risks; monitor control environment and remediation; produce management information and trend analyses; and drive regional/global consistency by collaborating with counterparts. Strong communication, analytical skills, and experience across AML, sanctions, and anti-bribery regulations in Asia Pacific are required, along with proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and a degree in Law, Business, or Finance (ACAMS or equivalent preferred). This position is located in Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in Financial Crimes Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering or related compliance within financial services
- Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions and anti-bribery regulations across Asia Pacific
- Experience advising on banks, fintechs and/or trade finance financial crimes topics
- Proven ability to research, interpret and apply laws and regulations to real-world scenarios
- Track record of supporting regulatory inspections and handling information requests
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide precise, actionable advice to stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint for analysis and documentation
- Degree in Law, Business, Finance or a related discipline
- Professional certification such as ACAMS or equivalent
- Client-facing experience engaging with business stakeholders on AML/KYC topics, including delivering training and due diligence inquiries
- Experience building and delivering financial crimes training programs
- Exposure to multiple Asia Pacific markets and cross-border products
- Experience partnering with technology teams on control design and system change governance
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