FCC Director (AML/KYC Onboarding) - Global Private Bank

This role supports the Hong Kong Compliance team in ensuring adherence to local and international financial crime regulations, including AML, sanctions, and tax compliance. It involves overseeing client on boarding, conducting due diligence, managing risk controls, and contributing to policy development and governance.

Client Details

It is a global European private bank specialising in wealth and asset management for private and institutional clients. They have offices globally with a strong presence in Asia.

Description

As a Financial Crime Compliance Director, your main responsibilities will include:

• Review and approve AML/KYC documents
• Develop and implement AML/CFT control frameworks aligned with Group and local regulations
• Execute second line of defence controls: Transaction monitoring and investigations, Payment filtering, Client screening, Periodic reviews
• Identify and remediate ML/FT risks through ongoing assessments
• Advise on FATCA, QI, CRS, and tax compliance matters
• Support AML system oversight and deputise Head of Financial Crime
• Oversee compliance in client on boarding and account opening processes

Profile

A successful Financial Crime Compliance Director should have:

• Bachelor's degree
• 7-10 years (Director) or 5-8 years (Associate) in KYC/CDD, preferably in HK private banking
• Prefer Greater China exposure
• English, Traditional & Simplified Chinese
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, collaborative, team-oriented

Job Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• be part of a global European private bank
• well rounded AML role with a focus on AML/KYC onboarding
• Opportunity to work in a large organisation within the financial services industry.
• Engaging and professional work environment in Hong Kong.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Financial Crime Compliance Director, we encourage you to apply today!

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Monica Wong on +852 2848 4789.