The Department

Security, Integrity and Information Security (SIIS) is responsible for the preservation of integrity by combatting criminality and corruption risks that can threaten horse racing, betting, and membership at the Club. The maintenance of a secure environment and integrity is key to our business. Not only is it important to ensure horse racing in Hong Kong is fair, it is also of paramount importance to the Club that there is governance and fair opportunities in all bet-placements. The division consists of Corporate Security, Racing Security & Integrity Assurance, Integrity & Financial Crime Risk (FCR) and Information Security Risk and Assurance (ISRA) teams.

The job holder reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Crime Policy and Risk and is responsible for supporting the development and implementation Financial Crime Risk related programs in order to manage the Club’s risk exposure to money laundering, bribery, corruption, fraud and non-racing integrity.

 

The Job

You will:

1. Financial Crime Prevention Advisory & Subject Matter Expertise

• Stay ahead of global and regional financial crime threats and prevention related regulations, ensuring the organization’s security strategies adequately address risks and align with industry best practices.
• Act as the go-to and offer expert insights on evolving regulatory requirements, emerging financial crime threats and mitigating recommendations.
• Assist in providing expert guidance on and promote internal understanding of FCR concepts via stakeholder engagement and information sharing, including supervising drafting, delivery and implementation of training content and plans.

2. Financial Crime Program Development

• Assist in determining if policies, procedures and controls of the Club’s financial crime prevention program are adequate and effective from a risk-based approach and in compliance with regulatory requirements; periodically review risks and potential causes of deficiencies; and provide recommendations and corrective actions where necessary

3. Risk Management & Reporting

• Identify and assess financial crime vulnerabilities through leading risk assessments of business functions, partners and products & services; oversee full cycle of assessment cycles from project planning to reporting.
• Support in identifying key metrics, analysis and interpretation of data to articulate risks 
• Support with reporting and escalation of financial crimes related compliance and operational risks and issues to appropriate governance routines, management/board level committees
• Assists in the production of financial crimes risk management reporting to Senior Leaders

4. Process or System Implementation & Optimisation

• Keep pace with emerging technologies in the financial crime prevention space, including machine learning and AI applications for optimising processes including screening, investigations and transaction monitoring.
• Support end-to-end implementation of systems and solutions for the department covering procurement, design, customisation, testing, deployment and post-implementation support.

 

About You

You should have:

• A University degree in any related disciplines.
• A minimum of five years' experience in related fields such as risk consulting, data/risk analytics, research, academia, policy and risk management, with interest or knowledge in issues relating to financial crimes (including fraud, money laundering, or bribery and corruption) and regulatory technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to tackle, interpret and articulate complex financial crime related challenges.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to teamwork and leadership.
• Strong sense of accountability and ability to multi-task
• A high standard of competency in written English reporting and verbal communications. Fluency in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) is preferred.
• Interest in trends in laws, regulations and practices relating to prevention of financial crimes. 
• Skilled in developing and reviewing policies and documents.
• Experience in conducting and project managing risk assessments.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications in financial crime prevention processes such as due diligence, AML screening and investigation case management is a plus.

 

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

How to Apply
Please send your resume, complete with expected salary and job reference by clicking the Apply Now button or to:
Fax: 2966-5770
Mail: The Human Resources Department, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

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