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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in AML/CFT compliance, including filing STRs, managing regulatory inspections, and leading risk assessments. Possesses strong knowledge of relevant regulations and the ability to effectively communicate risk decisions in a fast-paced environment.
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MLRO ExperienceFiling STRs with JFIURegulatory Inspections ManagementCAMS CertificationDeep Knowledge of AMLO and Related Regulations
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Hard Skills
AML/CFT ComplianceTransaction MonitoringCDD/EDD StandardsSanctions ScreeningInvestigationsRisk AssessmentRegulatory ReportingBlockchain AnalyticsSAR/STR Decision-MakingRemediation Tracking
Soft Skills
Sound JudgementEffective CommunicationStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
CAMSICA
Industry Keywords
Financial Crime ComplianceRegulated Financial InstitutionsHong Kong AML/CFT PoliciesDigital AssetsFintechPaymentsStablecoinsJFIU Reporting PracticeC&ED MSO GuidelinesMSO Licence Matters
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as appointed MLRO for Reap's Hong Kong entities, with direct access to senior management and the board
- Receive, assess and adjudicate internal suspicious activity escalations; decide on and file STRs with the JFIU
- Own post-STR handling, including consent regimes, account restrictions, fund quarantine decisions and law enforcement liaison
- Maintain complete, defensible records of STR decisions, rationale and follow-up actions
- Own Hong Kong AML/CFT policies, standards and procedures
- Lead the institutional ML/TF risk assessment for the Hong Kong entities
- Set CDD/SCDD/EDD standards and adjudicate high-risk client escalations
- Govern sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and ongoing due diligence for HK-booked business
- Act as primary contact for the C&ED on MSO licence matters, inspections, returns and notifications
- Lead external AML audits and independent reviews, including remediation tracking to closure
- Monitor Hong Kong regulatory developments and translate them into programme requirements
- Provide second-line guidance and quality oversight to the FCO team
- Standardise escalation logic and decision frameworks
- Review complex investigations and ensure regulatory standards are met
- Deliver regular MI and compliance reporting to senior management
- Own the HK AML/CFT training programme
- Contribute Hong Kong requirements to group-level frameworks, SOPs and cross-team playbooks
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years in AML/CFT or financial crime compliance within regulated financial institutions
- Prior appointment as MLRO, Deputy MLRO or CO/AMLCO in a Hong Kong-regulated institution (MSO, SVF, bank, broker or VASP) strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience filing STRs with the JFIU
- Experience managing regulator inspections or external AML audits
- Experience in fintech, payments, cards or digital assets/stablecoins highly desirable
- Deep knowledge of AMLO (Cap. 615), DTROP, OSCO, UNATMO, C&ED MSO guidelines and JFIU reporting practice
- Strong expertise in CDD/EDD, sanctions, transaction monitoring, investigations and SAR/STR decision-making
- Working knowledge of blockchain analytics, Travel Rule considerations and crypto-specific typologies is an advantage
- CAMS, ICA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
- Sound, defensible judgement under ambiguity
- Experience engaging regulators, auditors and senior stakeholders directly
- Ability to balance commercial growth with effective risk management
- Ability to communicate risk decisions clearly
- Comfortable operating hands-on in a lean, fast-moving environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Insurance coverage after probation
- Reap Card stipend
- Use of AI tools at work
- Space to learn, experiment, and grow with AI tools
- Culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning