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Our team is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join the team in Hong Kong. This role will provide you with the opportunity to assist the Asia Chief Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) with compliance matters, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence, regulatory updates, compliance training, and policy establishment. You will be at the forefront of ensuring that the company's operations align with regulatory standards and group policies.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic financial environment
• Key role in maintaining regulatory compliance
• Chance to contribute to AML/KYC due diligence processes

What you'll do:

As a Compliance Analyst, your role will be pivotal in maintaining the integrity of our client's operations. You will be responsible for conducting thorough AML/KYC due diligence, investigating flagged alerts, staying abreast of relevant laws and regulations, assisting in reviewing suspicious transactions, establishing policies, gathering reporting information, conducting training, providing advice on compliance matters, and maintaining databases. Your commitment to these responsibilities will ensure that our client remains compliant with all relevant regulations.

• Perform AML/KYC due diligence including quality assurance and controls
• Conduct in-depth investigations on flagged alerts and suspicious activities
• Stay updated on developments on sanctions, embargoes and related KYC/AML laws and regulations
• Assist the MLRO in reviewing and reporting suspicious transactions
• Establish and update compliance policies and procedures aligning with group standards
• Gather key reporting information for Asia Chief Compliance Officer
• Update training materials, conduct training, update records, and monitor compliance
• Provide advice on compliance matters as required.
• Maintain compliance databases and records

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Compliance Analyst position brings a wealth of experience within financial crime compliance across key APAC markets. You have a deep understanding of regulatory risk drivers and are adept at interpreting Hong Kong and international AML laws. Your knowledge of the banking and securities industry is complemented by your ability to work independently as a strong self-starter. Above all else, your flawless English language skills will enable you to communicate effectively within this role.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience within financial crime compliance in key APAC markets such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and Japan.
• Strong understanding of regulatory risk drivers and supervisory priorities for regulators across APAC.
• Competency in interpretation and execution of Hong Kong and International AML laws, regulations and requirements.
• Good understanding of the banking and securities industry and products.
• Proven track record of independent working as a strong self-starter.
• Flawless English language ability.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.

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