A retail bank in Hong Kong seeks a Sanctions Manager to strengthen AML and sanctions controls, enhance financial crime prevention, and protect the bank’s integrity and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
As a Sanctions Manager, you will support AML and sanctions compliance by conducting risk reviews and strengthening the bank’s financial crime control framework.
- Ensure compliance with local AML regulations and group policies across sanctions processes and controls
- Review trade and remittance screening results, assessing AML, sanctions, PEP, and negative news risks
- Provide sanctions advisory support to business lines, enabling compliant and efficient transaction processing
- Support and drive sanctions-related projects and initiatives to strengthen the financial crime framework
- Manage AML and sanctions investigations and ad hoc cases, applying sound judgement to complex compliance issues
Candidate Profile
To excel in this role, you bring solid AML compliance experience in banking, strong regulatory and analytical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management or related discipline, with 5+ years' AML experience in banking or financial services
- Strong knowledge of HKMA AML regulatory requirements within financial crime compliance environments
- Experience handling AML inquiries, escalations, and risk reviews with strong analytical judgement
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for reporting and compliance documentation
- Strong communication and writing skills in English and Chinese (including Putonghua); AML certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS, ECF-AML/CPT) an advantage
About The Company
A leading financial institution in Hong Kong operates in the banking sector with a strong track record in delivering reliable financial services across regional markets. It offers a professional and collaborative environment with a focus on digital transformation, regulatory excellence, and long-term career growth.
Keywords: AML compliance, sanctions screening, financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, transaction monitoring, risk analysis
What’s Next
Step into a role where your expertise strengthens financial crime defenses and shapes the future of AML compliance. Apply now!
