WeLab Bank - Manager, Financial Crime Compliance

WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, operates two digital banks (WeLab Bank and Bank Saqu) as well as multiple online financial services in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Indonesia, with over 70 million individual users and over 700 enterprise customers. WeLab uses game-changing technology to help users access credit, save money, and enjoy their financial journey.  

At WeLab, we always put our people first. Embarking on a career with WeLab means being part of the driving force to make financial services accessible for everyone. In our flat and agile organization, you will get all the opportunities to make real impacts and deliver change. Most importantly, while you achieve greatness, we will ensure you have an amazing experience at WeLab! 

Our team is energetic and passionate who can deliver and execute, and we are looking for intellectually curious, open-minded, and smart-working individuals who are just as passionate as we are about making financial services enjoyable. 

Join us to build a better financial future for everyone! 

About You:

You're a go-getter with mad juggling skills (or multiple hats) who can thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment 

You enjoy doing purpose-led and meaningful work 

You have a strong thirst for knowledge and are driven to find solutions that don't exist yet 

You are comfortable with ambiguity and extremely resourceful (in your past life, you could've been a detective) 

You always find a way to get things done without sacrificing the quality of your work, integrity, and values 

No task is off limits for you 

You are humble and prioritize the success of the team over your own with an eagerness to help those around you 

You don't shy away from challenges and can bounce back from setbacks 

What you’ll do and what success looks like in this role

Prepare management information reports related to fraud / ML for senior management’s oversight

Contact point between the Bank and LEA

Investigating the alerts generated by fraud detection and AML transaction monitoring systems and external intelligence from outsider and financial crime risk related matter raised by the business, filling STR to JFIU where necessary

Perform data analysis and prepare intelligence/crime trend analysis report for management’s review

Monitor and analysis the performance of fraud monitoring rules for improvement

Prepare and submit clear, concise, factual, unbiased, thorough and timely investigation reports

Work closely with relevant business and function units and act as a Subject Matter Expert in fraud / ML

Assist in implementing the Bank policy and procedure with respect to ensuring effective review of TM alerts and fraud investigations

Handle ad-hoc projects or tasks as assigned

Regular travel to China might be required

What is required and what we’re looking for

Degree holder preferably in Finance, Law, Accounting, Information Technology or business-related disciplines

4 years’ or above experience in fraud and/or financial crime investigations, preferable with fraud investigation experience from banks

With knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and guidelines

Exposure in project experience/ technical support in implementing financial crime monitoring or investigation system and digital forensic tools is preferable

Professional training and qualifications in investigations techniques

Independent, good team player, analytical mind with sound communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese, fluent in Putonghua is preferable

Holder of AAMLP or CAMS would be an advantage

Perks and Benefits to enrich your experience at WeLab:

Learning and development stipend - we value lifelong learning and believe the best way to invest in our employees is to encourage them to continue to learn 

Wellness and happiness – Numerous activities to let you focus on your physical and mental wellbeing. We allow flexible time offs to take care of personal matters and to enjoy time with family and friends 

Comfortable and positive work environment – Open plan office for easy collaboration and social with your colleagues, or branch out into your own thinking pods when needed, with FREE food and drinks for when you want to recharge 

Work smart, play hard – Connect with your colleagues over food and drinks at the stocked pantry, in the spacious social area with board games and a ping pong table, or over activities like hiking, yoga, badminton, etc. 

A big and contagious smile on everyone’s face to make you happier :) 

WeLab’s Awards & Recognitions:

Asia Banking Finance Retail Banking Awards: Virtual Bank of the Year - Hong Kong  

CNBC Disruptor 50: the only Hong Kong-based company on the list 

Financial Times Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies: #2 in ranking  

The Chinese University of Hong Kong “Corporate Innovation Index”: #1 in ranking 

We offer a competitive salary package to the successful candidate. If you are interested in joining this exciting team, please apply with resume via the "Apply" button below.

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