AML COMPLIANCE MANAGER I

About Bbva

Excited to grow your career?

• BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers.
• We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Job Purpose & Objectives Assist and support business management in identifying, assessing, measuring and mitigating compliance risks.
• Provide reasonable assurance that the Bank and its employees comply with applicable laws, regulations, internal rules and ethical standards within the context of corporate governance.
• Handle regulatory issues related to business partners and ensure appropriate management escalation.
• Manage relationships and develop mutual understanding with the regulators and monitoring authorities with respect to compliance matters.
• Work closely with business partners to broaden and deepen their knowledge and behaviour on business and industry specific regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice and support to the business units and management with regard to potential regulatory impacts of relevant laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Participate in reviewing new business/new product initiatives and provide compliance input to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Provide advice on KYC documentation and transactions screening, and monitor transaction alerts to ensure compliance with relevant anti-money laundering and sanction regulations.
• Provide compliance advice on GM business operations and activities surveillance.
• Prepare and update policies and procedures in line with Group Policy and with regard to local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct compliance induction to new joiners and provide training to relevant staff on changes and development of laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure business activities are properly licensed and all relevant staff are properly registered with regulators as appropriate.
• Monitor key compliance issues and ensure prompt escalation to senior management or designated committee.
• Liaise with relevant regulators for any regulatory enquiries and compliance related issues.
• Assist in regulatory reviews conducted by regulators and help prepare regulatory reporting, filings and self-assessments as required.
• Perform compliance review on business units in accordance with the standards and guidelines contained in the compliance monitoring plan.
• Assist in any other ad hoc projects.

Requirements

• & Experience Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or Laws At least 8 years compliance experience in financial institutions
• Knowledge & Skills In-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in relation to banking business especially in Sustainability & Financial Market, AML&CTF and Data Protection.
• Well-versed with banking services and financial products PC literacy (Microsoft Office including word, excel and powerpoint)
• Language Proficient in written and spoken

English Proficient in written and spoken

• Chinese Other Skills (e.g. Interpersonal, Communication etc) Strong interpersonal and communication skills Customer-oriented Well-organized and meticulous in details
• Ability to work in a matrix reporting structure, multi-functional and cross-cultural environment
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and be a team player

Ability to work under pressure Skills

Regulatory Compliance