Published 4 days ago

Assistant Vice President, AML Advisory & Training

Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd

Job Description

Incorporated in November 1950, Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. is one of the most well known local Chinese banks in Hong Kong. At present, there are more than 40 local and overseas branches. The Bank has always been pursuing the motto of its founder, Mr. Kwang-pu Chen, to 'Serve the Community'. The Bank's slogan of 'For Personalized Service' and 'All in a Family' denotes the Bank's devotion to providing personalized services to its clients and promoting a harmonious relationship among its staff members.

The successful candidate will report to and assist the Head of AML Advisory & Training to perform and ensure the quality of AML advisory & training function.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide advisory services on AML / CFT matters to internal stakeholders
  • Assist the development, implementation, review and enhancement of the AML / CFT framework including policies, guidelines, procedures and systems to ensure its up-to-date, effectiveness and efficiency with regulatory requirements
  • Provide timely AML / CFT-related regulatory updates and manage preparation of corresponding gap and impact analyses to internal stakeholders
  • Approve new customer onboarding/ correspondent banking relationship establishment and periodic / trigger event account reviews for high ML / TF risk relationships
  • Participate in working groups of new products / services to advise on any necessary establishment or enhancement of AML / CFT controls
  • Lead or coordinate with internal stakeholders on AML / CFT control enhancement projects
  • Ensure adequate support as user role to system development, implementation, review and enhancement of AML / CFT-related workflows, as well as bank-wide projects involving AML / CFT controls including account opening, periodic / trigger event review and customer risk assessment etc.
  • Manage timely and accurate management reporting information for senior management as well as relevant board-level / managerial committees
  • Design and deliver AML/CFT training to all staff
  • Liaise and co-ordinate with internal audit and compliance review functions for audits, reviews and corresponding follow-up action
  • Maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Handle any ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Requirements:

  • Degree holder in Business Administration, Risk Management, Law or related disciplines
  • Holder of ACAMS, ECF on AML / CFT certification or equivalent
  • Minimum 7 years of financial crime compliance experience
  • Strong understanding of AML / CFT controls, procedures and regulations
  • Good knowledge of retail and corporate banking operations
  • Responsible and detailed-mind with excellent problem solving, analytical, writing and communication skills
  • Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with candidate’s background. If you look for a friendly and harmonious working environment with steady career progression, here is the right opportunity for you. Please submit your full resume with current and expected salary to the Human Resources Division by clicking “Apply Now” or visiting https://www.shacombank.com.hk/eng/about/career/Career.jsp.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants who are not contacted within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. Applications may be retained for 24 months for consideration of other suitable openings.

All personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes strictly in accordance with the Bank's personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request by contacting our Personal Data Compliance Officer.

Job Particulars

Job source
CTgoodjobs
Job reference
3153590-01#0844
Date published
01 Dec 2025
Job keywords
Banking / Finance - Retail Banking, Banking, North Point, Full-time, Middle management level, Degree, AML, Account Opening, Accounting, Advisory Services, Analytical, Audit, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Compliance, Corporate Banking, Design, Events, Follow Ups, Impact Analysis, Internal Audit, Law, Mandarin, New Product, Onboarding, Policies, Problem Solving, Regulatory, Retail, Risk Management
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