Vice President, Regional AML Compliance, Investment Bank recruitment

Based in Hong Kong and reporting to the APAC Head of AML Compliance, you will have ultimate responsibility to ensure that AML Surveillance and Sanctions Compliance policies and procedures meet regional regulatory standards. Your mandate spans the Investment Bank, Wealth Management and Asset Management parts of the business. You will conduct gap analyses to identify areas of discrepancy and risk and implement effective procedures where necessary. A core part of this role is to provide guidance on sanctions risks associated with global transactions and as such you will liaise closely with senior management across Compliance, Legal and the Front Office to advise on appropriate actions to be taken. Furthermore, you will lead key regional projects aimed at improving overall surveillance capability.

The successful candidate will possess at least 8-10 years' relevant AML and or Sanctions Compliance experience gained within a global financial institution. Exposure to the Asia market preferred. You will be able to demonstrate a sound working knowlegde of current AML policy issues and regional regulatory guidelines as well as possessing first rate stakeholder management skills. Fluency in English and a Chinese language essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for either a current Sanctions Officer or a AML professional with a broad skill set who is looking to specialise.

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