Assistant Vice President, AML Systems

Responsibilities:

• Act as a core technical/functional contributor in AML and RCO systems development, optimization, and system integration.
• Collaborate closely with Business Units (BUs) to gather user requirements, conduct impact analysis, and translate them into functional and technical specifications.
• Execute system design, coding, testing (UAT/SIT), troubleshooting, and documentation according to project schedules.
• Support the Team Head in monitoring project progress, managing vendor deliverables, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Follow IT governance guidelines, security policies, and SDLC procedures to ensure software compliance and quality standard.
• Provide day-to-day production support, incident management, and system maintenance for AML/RCO applications.
• Assist in coaching junior team members or analysts on technical skills and domain knowledge.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree holder in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 6 years or above solid IT experience in system development and application support.
• Hands-on experience in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and implementing compliance or risk systems.
• Practical experience working with external vendors for system deployment and product support.
• Strong technical proficiency in core languages and databases used in the system, such as: SAS, PL/SQL, Java/J2EE, Oracle Database, MS SQL, UNIX/Linux, and scripting.
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance workflows, specifically around AML transaction monitoring, name screening, fraud risk management, or RegTech.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills for production incidents.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with compliance users, technical teams, and vendors.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese as well as fluent in Putonghua.
• Candidate with more experience will be considered for the position of Vice President.

Benefit / Other Information

• 5-day work
• Annual leave, Paternity leave, Birthday Leave, Volunteer leave etc.
• Medical Plan and Dental Plan
• Education Subsidies
• Family medical plan
• Insurance plan
• Discretionary Bonus

We offer competitive remuneration package and promising career opportunities to the successful candidates. Interested parties, please send full resume with current & expected salary and the date of availability to The HR Division, G.P.O. Box 2535, HK , or by clicking Apply Now. Please quote reference on your application. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal data of unsuccessful applications will be destroyed 24 months after the completion of the recruitment and selection exercise.

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