Senior Officer Financial Crime Systems, Risk & Reporting - Mandarin Speaking

About Us

Bank of China London Branch is the first ever overseas Chinese financial institution in a global financial services hub. Established in 1929, Bank of China has expanded steadily in the UK and has become the first choice for both Chinese 'going-out’ customers and local UK customers seeking to establish relationships with China, with branches all across the UK including the City of London, London Chinatown, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.

The Bank is taking a leading role amongst UK based Chinese financial institutions and is one of the mainstream foreign banks in the European market.

Position summary

Financial Crime Operations department is responsible for ensuring that all financial crime risks in Bank of China (UK) Limited and Bank of China Limited London Branch (jointly referred to as the Bank) are identified, managed or mitigated within the first line of defence (1LoD). A key component of the department’s coverage is responsibility for the Bank’s operational adherence to the UK regulatory requirements, namely with regards to Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Fraud Prevention and Management, Sanctions Screening, Transaction Monitoring and the provision of adequate training and support to the front line business. As a Senior Officer Systems, Risk and Reporting - Mandarin Speaking, you will support with systems used by the Financial Crime Operations in Financial Crime risk mitigation (AML, Sanctions and Fraud) and with liaison with Head Office’s systems teams. You will also support Financial Crime Operations’ risk management process and reporting. This is a full time permanent position.

Essential responsibilities include but not limited to

• Obtain, assess, streamline and report high quality Management Information to the Senior Management
• Support with systems implementation, review, maintenance and upgrades
• Liaise with Head Office and Financial Crime and Compliance department in ensuring local systems, processes and procedures meet Head Office requirements and that their notices are communicated to the relevant team and acted upon on a timely manner
• Complete and maintain the Risk and Controls Self-Assessment (RCSA) for the department
• Submit Operational Risk Event reports where needed and follow up on remedial action either directly or in support of the other teams
• Ensures the team’s operational resilience and business continuity processes are appropriate and support with remedial actions where needed

Person specification

• Degree educated in Business, Finance or other equivalent
• Financial Crime related certification
• Understanding of Risk Management in the Financial Services sector
• Banking operations experience in Retail, Wholesale and Financial Institutions
• Knowledge of online, mobile and payments processes
• Payment Services Directive (PSD2), Payment Services Regulation (PSR) and Payment Services regulations knowledge
• Understanding of the regulatory, legislative requirements and industry practice for the Financial Crime disciplines, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/ Counter-Terrorist financing (CTF), Fraud, Sanctions and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Report writing skills
• Data analysis skills
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Team player
• Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills

What we offer

In return, we will offer a great working environment and supported learning, a competitive salary and benefits package.

In alignment with Bank of China (UK) Limited recruitment policy, Criminal Reference Bureau and reference checks will be carried out in the event of an individual being offered a position with us.

Bank of China (UK) Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

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How to apply

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