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[Junior] AML Officer
Description
Job Responsibilities
- Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for individual and corporate clients
- Review and assess KYC documentation, source of funds / source of wealth
- Conduct transaction monitoring, identify unusual or suspicious activities
- Prepare and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR / SAR) when required
- Handle name screening and sanctions screening alerts (PEP, UN, OFAC, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with HKMA / SFC / AMLO regulatory and internal policy requirements
- Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries, audits, and inspections
- Support periodic KYC refresh and ongoing monitoring activities
- Maintain proper documentation and records in accordance with AML standards
- Participate in AML projects, system enhancements, and ad‑hoc tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law, or related disciplines
- 1–5 years of relevant AML / CDD / compliance experience
(Fresh graduates with internship or AML exposure may be considered for junior roles) - Good understanding of AML / CTF regulations in Hong Kong
- Familiar with CDD, EDD, PEP screening, sanctions screening
- Experience in banking / securities / virtual assets / financial institutions is an advantage
- Detail‑minded, analytical, and able to work under tight timelines
- Good command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)
Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Specialization
Banking & Finance
Location
Hong Kong Island
Employment Type
Permanent
Contract / Temp
Salary
HKD 15, 001- HKD 20, 000 / mth
HKD 20, 001- HKD 30,000 / mth
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below or email a detailed resume in Word format to Harriet Chan.
For further discussion about this role, please find contact details of Harriet Chan as below:
Email: harriet.chan@recruitexpress.com.hk
Tel: 69351980
*All information will be treated with strictest confidence. We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified.
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