Anti-Financial Crime Compliance Manager/Senior Manager (Hong Kong/Singapore)

Join us now as Anti-Financial Crime Compliance Manager/ Senior Manager in Hong Kong or Singapore within the AP Head of Anti-Financial Crime Compliance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing financial crime risks and ensuring compliance with global and regional requirements across Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Fraud Prevention, and FATCA/CRS.

The role will have a strong focus on strategic business integration and transformation projects, contribute to gap assessments, policy and control implementation, system and process integration, stakeholder coordination, and remediation initiatives. It will also support the AP Head of Anti-Financial Crime Compliance across a broad range of regional AFCC priorities and strategic initiatives, as well as collaborate with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions and functions.

The team forms a key part of the Global Compliance function, working closely with Legal, Risk and other support functions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, client needs and industry standards. 

What you do

 Project & Strategic Initiatives

• Play a key role in delivering AFCC initiatives for strategic business integration and transformation across Asia Pacific.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Head of Anti-Financial Crime Compliance and stakeholders across European offices.
• Support gap assessments and implementation of AML/CTF, sanctions, ABC, fraud prevention and FATCA/CRS requirements.
• Coordinate project deliverables, actions, dependencies, risks and issues across stakeholders, functions and jurisdictions.
• Help design and implement target operating models, governance frameworks, policies, procedures and controls.
• Support system implementation, migration, user acceptance testing and rollout for client due diligence, sanctions screening and other financial crime compliance controls.
• Prepare project documents, management updates, risk assessments, procedures and training materials.
• Drive and support remediation, ensuring effective implementation of agreed actions in line with regulatory and internal requirements.

Broader AFCC Responsibilities

• Advise the business on AFCC matters, including AML/CTF, sanctions, ABC, fraud prevention and FATCA/CRS.
• Work with Asia Pacific and global AFCC colleagues to implement global standards and strengthen the firm's financial crime compliance framework.
• Support administration and ongoing improvement of the firm's Global Client Due Diligence platform and related compliance tools.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and internal and external audits, coordinating responses and remediation as required.
• Monitor, assess and communicate emerging regulatory developments and potential impacts on business activities, policies, processes and controls.
• Participate in global and regional transformation initiatives, including implementing and improving AFCC systems and processes.
• Support other strategic and business-as-usual AFCC priorities across Asia Pacific as required.

What you bring

•  University graduate, preferably in Law or Business.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in Project and Anti-Financial Crime Compliance, preferably within asset management, law firm or other regulated financial institution.
• Demonstrated experience in project implementation, change management, remediation or system and process integration.
• Good knowledge of international and local Anti-Financial Crime Compliance related regulations.
• Good AI skills such as AI and Machine Learning, AI/Data Strategy, Microsoft CoPilot, ChatGPT, Data Intelligence
• ACAMS certification would be an advantage
• International work experience, with exposure to different cultures
• Fluent in English and Mandarin and ability to communicate in a clear, concise and effective manner (written and spoken).
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgement.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Team player, willing to work within a team but independently when required.
• Able to build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Committed to contributing to a strong Compliance culture within Allianz Global Investors and adhere to its values.

 What we offer

• Balanced work environment: A dynamic office culture that supports flexibility and collaboration
• Secure your future: Access to pension, retirement, and/or savings plans as applicable to the work location
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors 

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.  

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.  

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.  

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position.  If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com.   

To Recruitment Agencies:  

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.  

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place.  

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors.  

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly.  

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

How to Apply: Applying is quick and easy. Simply upload your CV, complete your personal details, confirm your consent for AI support in the “Additional Information” section, and submit your application.

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Good to know: The Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process.

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