CNCB International

Assistant Vice President, Customer Due Diligence

Hong Kong Full time

Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (“MRC”) for Hong Kong

The Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme is a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions (“AIs”) to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual’s previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions.

For information related to MRC Scheme, “Frequently Asked Questions for In Scope Individuals” is published by HKAB/Industry Guidelines (https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/home) or further information will be available upon request, if it is applicable to the position(s) applied.

Country of Location:

China Hong Kong

Job Responsibilities:

  • Act as a checker in the process of sanction compliance checking for personal/corporate accounts and complete CDD profile for periodic reviews and triggered reviews

  • Collaborate with business unit and different teams within FCC for CDD related process reviews with an aim to comply with regulatory changes and to streamline work processes

  • Review and handle name screening hits under the Bank’s AML / CTF program

  • Review and handle potential breach cases of sanctions under the Bank’s AML / CTF program

  • Check and ensure the completeness and correctness of all review documentation, including but not limited to the updated customer information, necessary risk and AML assessments, and internal forms, etc.

  • Supervise and provide necessary support to subordinates and teams including performance management, tasks allocations, trainings and etc.

  • Participate in the implementation of anti-money laundering policies and related projects

  • Provide management oversight and develop/maintain a strong compliance culture regarding regulatory and compliance matters as well as anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing control activities

Requirements:

  • University degree in a related discipline or other relevant qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of branch operations management / CDD / KYC / AML control experience in banking and with team lead experience

  • Familiar with AML / CDD / KYC or sanction Compliance in bank, financial institutions and regulatory bodies

  • Practical experience in handling CDD review for personal/corporate customers

  • Holder of Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) Certificate under the HKMA ECF on AML/CFT is preferred

  • Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)