M/SM, AML System and Project, Chinese Bank

Hays Hong Kong

Posted 3 days ago Permanent Competitive

Your new role

Serve as the Subject-Matter Expert (SME) for AML systems and lead the delivery of system enhancement initiatives, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and other financial crime compliance solutions.
- • Perform regular system reviews, health checks, and tuning exercises on AML-related systems to ensure optimal performance, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Drive the strategic enhancement and optimisation of AML systems through continuous review of scenarios, rules, thresholds, parameters, and workflows to strengthen detection capabilities and improve operational efficiency.
Lead regular system effectiveness reviews, model validation, alert analytics, false-positive reduction initiatives, and rule tuning exercises to enhance risk coverage while maintaining sustainable alert volumes.
Establish and maintain robust AML system governance frameworks.
Oversee system performance and data integrity by monitoring batch and real-time processing, ensuring data completeness, and managing incident resolution through close partnership with technology and external vendors.
Lead end-to-end AML technology transformation initiatives, including system implementations, upgrades, replacements, regulatory-driven enhancements, and AI-enabled solutions, from business requirements gathering through vendor evaluation, design, testing, deployment, and BAU transition.
Liaise and coordinate with solution vendors and relevant departments for preparation of user requirements, UAT plan and implementation of related projects;

Prepare reports in relation to system performance and project status and closely monitor the timeline of all assigned projects.

What you'll need to succeed

Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Require 6-8+ years of AML System/Project experience, preferably within the banking industry.

Professional AML certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CGSS, or other recognised financial crime compliance qualifications are highly desirable.
Solid project management skills, with experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational and technology solutions.
Proficiency in AML software and tools, e.g. SAS, is preferred.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua)

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. (krystal.chun@hays.com.hk)

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Job ID 1291632

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