Sanction, compliance We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual for a foreign bank to join our Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) department as a Sanction Analyst.

This junior role is crucial in supporting the bank's compliance with sanctions regulations and ensuring that our operations align with statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities: Sanctions Screening: Conduct daily sanctions screening of transactions and customer data to identify potential matches against sanctions lists.

Case Investigation: Investigate and analyse potential sanctions alerts, escalating cases as necessary to senior compliance officers.

Documentation: Assist in maintaining and updating sanctions-related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about changes in sanctions laws and regulations, ensuring the bank's compliance framework is up-to-date.

Reporting: Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on sanctions-related activities and findings for senior management and regulatory bodies.

Collaboration: Work closely with other compliance teams and business units to ensure a cohesive approach to sanctions compliance.

Essential Functions: Conduct sanctions screening and review alerts.

Investigate and escalate potential sanctions violations.

Maintain and update sanctions compliance documentation.

Prepare sanctions-related reports.

Work Experience, Education, and Skills: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Legal, Economics, or related disciplines.

Experience:1-3 years of experience in financial crime compliance, sanctions compliance, or a related field.

Knowledge: Basic understanding of AML/CFT regulations and sanctions laws.

Skills: Proficiency in English; knowledge of Cantonese is a plus.

Please click "apply now", share your resume to Max.

Ho@hays.com.hk for further information.