Associate Vice President, AML Transaction Monitoring & Systems

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President for AML Transaction Monitoring and Systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end transaction surveillance investigations, with a focus on complex, high-risk, and sensitive cases. This role requires the detection and assessment of unusual transaction behaviors, suspicious activities, and emerging financial crime typologies using advanced analytical techniques. The AVP will also act as a subject-matter expert during regulatory inspections and drive initiatives to enhance the quality and effectiveness of transaction monitoring systems. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 6-8 years' experience in AML transaction monitoring and systems within the banking industry. A mandatory ECF-AAMLP certification or above, with additional AML certifications being highly advantageous, is required. The role demands demonstrated expertise in transaction monitoring system configuration, threshold tuning, scenario calibration, and model governance, as well as hands-on experience with AI/ML-enabled surveillance solutions. Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python is essential, and fluency in Cantonese and English is a must. The ideal candidate will also have a strong ability to stay abreast of evolving AML regulations, financial crime trends, and surveillance technologies to continuously strengthen the control framework.