Senior Manager/Manager - AML Operation - Risk Consulting - FS - Hong Kong

Job Profile Summary

At PwC, our people in managed services focus on a variety of outsourced solutions and support clients across numerous functions. These individuals help organisations streamline their operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency by managing key processes and functions on their behalf. They are skilled in project management, technology, and process optimization to deliver high-quality services to clients.

As a managed service delivery generalist at PwC, you will execute outsourced processes, such as client and customer interaction; data review, enrichment and processing; implementing and monitoring quality controls; and resolving escalations and queries.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Manager / Experienced Manager specialising in Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) to join our growing Financial Services Consulting practice.

You will work with leading banks, insurers, and other financial institutions to support them to design, enhance, and implement FCC/AML frameworks, addressing key areas such as sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, customer risk assesment and customer due diligence (CDD).

As a trusted advisor, you will not only help clients meet regulatory expectations but also support our consulting practice in business development, proposal pursuits, and identification of new market opportunities.

Key responsibilities 

Client Engagement & Delivery

• Lead and deliver FCC/AML advisory and implementation projects including independent review; implementation support; support in policies and procedures design; and healthcheck.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on AML, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and broader financial crime topics.
• Advise clients with practical solutions to comply with Hong Kong regulatory requirements (e.g., HKMA, SFC, Insurance Authority AML guidelines), leveraging and sharing industry-leading practices.
• Work with the teams to ensure delivery excellence, manage project budgets and meet client expectations.

Business Development

• Support Partners and Directors to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Participate in and lead proposal development, client pitches, and industry sharing sessions.
• Develop and grow a professional network of contacts in the FCC/AML sector.
• Contribute to thought leadership through publications, seminars, or industry insights on evolving FCC/AML topics.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead engagement teams, providing coaching and guidance to managers and consultants.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages learning, ownership and innovation.

Requirements 

• 8+ years of experience in FCC/AML within a consulting firm, or financial institution.
• Proven track record in leading FCC/AML or financial crime transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong AML regulations and supervisory expectations.
• Excellent client management skills, with experience advising C-suite or senior compliance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Strongly written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese. Proficiency in Mandarin is desirable.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and projects and re-prioritise to deliver projects/ proposals

Preferred:

• Experience in regulatory remediation, transaction monitoring optimization, KYC/CDD transformation, and sanctions compliance.
• Working knowledge of technology-enabled compliance solutions (e.g., network analytics, screening tools, surveillance systems, eKYC).
• Certification as an AML specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certificate/ qualification.
• Having in-house and/or advisory experiences of FCC/ AML functions across a number of financial institutions.