Vice President, Team Lead, Financial Crime Advisory, AML Greater Hong Kong Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Team Lead for Financial Crime Advisory with a focus on AML. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the business units and support units comply with the latest legal, regulatory, and internal requirements related to financial crimes and sanctions. This includes evaluating and advising on AML and sanctions risks, reviewing and escalating relevant exceptions, and keeping abreast of legal and regulatory developments. The role also involves assisting in the review of high-risk client relationships, contributing to AML projects, and cultivating a strong AML awareness and culture within the organization. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 8 years of experience in financial crime compliance, specifically in AML/CFT advisory within the banking and financial sector. A strong understanding of AML/CFT regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and experience in handling high-risk relationships is essential. The role requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, as well as strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities. A professional certification in compliance, such as ACAMS or ICA, is highly advantageous. The candidate will also be expected to support the Head of AML and FCSS in various compliance-related tasks and maintain proper registers for all AML and sanctions activities.

Hiring Company

DBS Bank