Transaction Controls & Sanctions Manager

Job Description

Overview Join a leading international bank in Hong Kong as Transaction Controls & Sanctions Manager, taking a key role in overseeing sanctions screening, transaction‑level controls and core support activities across Operations. This position is ideal for an experienced banking operations professional who enjoys regulatory interpretation, hands‑on control work and cross‑functional coordination with Compliance and front‑line units. Key Responsibilities • Review operations processes against key regulatory requirements (including DPS‑IS Guidelines, DPS Representation Rules, Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and Code of Banking Practice), and recommend practical control enhancements. • Lead the day‑to‑day sanctions screening function within Operations, overseeing list and system maintenance, guiding staff on alert handling and ensuring appropriate escalation for potential hits. • Oversee transaction‑related support tasks such as issuing audit confirmations, certificates of balance and bank reference letters, managing law‑enforcement enquiries and supervising account‑administration work. • Coordinate department‑wide administrative and governance activities, including tariff and fee reviews, consolidation of responses for industry surveys, BCP liaison with branches, and logistics for trainings, visitors and business trips. • Provide backup and processing support to other Operations teams when required, helping maintain service quality and consistent control standards across different product areas. • Act as coordinator for operations projects and initiatives, supporting planning, user requirements, testing and implementation, while monitoring regulatory changes and assessing their impact on transaction processing. Show More