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Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (“MRC”) for Hong Kong

The Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme is a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions (“AIs”) to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual’s previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions.

For information related to MRC Scheme, “Frequently Asked Questions for In Scope Individuals” is published by HKAB/Industry Guidelines (https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/home) or further information will be available upon request, if it is applicable to the position(s) applied.

Country of Location:

China Hong Kong

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle alerts triggered by the Bank’s fraud monitoring system and carry out investigations on potential fraud committed against the bank and ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines and policies
  • Report suspicious cases to respective bodies including file STR to JFIU and liaise with ADCC in timely manner
  • Assist in preparing MI to support management governance and oversight
  • Assist in providing advice to business units from fraud risk perspective
  • Assist in maintaining the Bank’s enterprise fraud risk management policy, guidelines and procedures
  • Participate in fraud monitoring systems development projects
  • Assist the delivery of fraud risk related training to internal staff
  • Take up other assignments from time to time directed by Team Head or the management of FCC

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Law, Business Administration or related disciplines is preferred
• Minimum 3 years' legal, audit or compliance experience in a sizable financial institution and/or regulatory bodies is preferred
• Holder of Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be an advantage
• Knowledge in banking laws, operations, products and services
• Knowledge in fraud risk assessment, fraud analytics and fraud monitoring
• Understanding of fraud controls and relevant regulatory requirements
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory framework relating to financial crime, investigations and litigations procedures and evidence preservation rules
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).