AML & Control Manager – Banking Department

About the role

The Banking Department of the Bank of China Paris Branch is seeking an AML & Control Manager to handle high‑risk transaction alerts and ensure compliance with anti‑money‑laundering, sanctions and tax‑evasion regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Process alerts received from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) within the Legal & Compliance Department, both in real‑time and retrospectively, meeting required deadlines.
• Assess customer risk using KYC information, collaborate with relationship managers, review existing documentation and request additional client information when needed.
• Handle alerts covering all individual banking clients and transaction types, including SEPA transfers, international wires, checks, and related AML/CFT, sanctions, tax‑evasion risks.
• Screen customers for sanctions, AML/CFT and politically exposed persons (PEP) alerts, ensuring same‑day processing and regular handling of U.S. resident alerts.
• Monitor client activity continuously, report unusual transactions and stay updated on regulatory changes.
• Execute specific operations for the LCD such as investigations with correspondent banks, client exit management and provision of client files for authority investigations.
• Maintain a professional image and support ad‑hoc tasks assigned by senior compliance leaders, especially during peak workload periods.

Required profile

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in a comparable AML/compliance role (excluding internships or apprenticeships).
• Bilingual in French and Chinese with a good command of English.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency with IT tools and core banking systems.