AML Compliance Officer

Level: Associate / VP

Client: International Cryptocurrency Exchange

Location: Hong Kong

Role overview:

An intermediate level compliance role responsible for the ongoing design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisations program. There will be particular focus on delivery and enhancement of internal processes related to the AML Program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation and ongoing development of Know Your Customer (“KYC”) procedures  for retail and corporate customers, in collaboration with the Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”) Operations and Customer Support (“CS”) teams

• Act as a subject matter expert for all escalations related to KYC, CDD, EDD and ABC inquiries

• Identify, research and investigate patterns of unusual activity detected through transactions screening and comply with associated reporting obligations

• Assist with the design, implementation, investigation and execution of reporting obligations associated with transaction monitoring

• Drive a culture of financial crime compliance awareness and application across the organisation

• Assist with formulating appropriate policies, training, testing, monitoring and advisory coverage for the business

• Support regulatory and internal investigation/audits and escalate significant or issues when necessary

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• 5 years experience as Compliance professional or equivalent experience

• AML/CTF knowledge preferred

• Dynamic problem-solving mindset with exceptional analytical and communication skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to connect and communicate at all levels across the organisation

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Proficient IT skills with a focus on G Suite applications preferred