Senior Associate - AML consulting - CDTR - Hong Kong

As an Associate, you will work closely with clients across multiple industries and contribute to a wide range of engagements. Your responsibilities will include: Keep up to date with regulatory changes and market developments, including HKMA, SFC and IA

, as well as industry best practices. Support the team in planning and delivering engagements related to internal controls, internal audit, compliance reviews and risk management reviews, tailored to individual client needs. Assist in identifying control deficiencies, developing practical remediation recommendations and preparing reports for management and audit committees. Support project delivery from planning through execution to completion. Help translate business problems into AI use cases. Support the development, training and implementation of AI models. Where appropriate, use AI and data analytics tools and techniques to extract insights, identify anomalies and analyse financial and operational data. Foster teamwork, share knowledge across engagements and contribute to improving service delivery and operational efficiency. Areas You May Be Exposed To Depending on project needs, you may gain exposure to a combination of risk, compliance and technology-enabled solutions, including: RegTech and Digital Solutions: RegTech, data analytics, statistical modelling, process automation, digital transformation, Generative AI and Large Language Models, AI agent development, and machine learning. Risk and Compliance Advisory: Regulatory compliance, risk management, financial crime compliance, anti-money laundering, internal controls, governance frameworks and compliance monitoring. Professional Skills Development: Attention to detail, structured problem solving, integrity, teamwork, communication, presentation and report-writing skills. Requirements We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic graduates from any discipline who are eager to learn and grow with us. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and do not expect you to have all the answers — what matters most is your attitude, curiosity, and willingness to develop. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate: A curiosity and interest in client services, particularly in Governance, Risk and Compliance, internal controls, internal audit, and risk management; Business acumen and an appreciation of how businesses operate, with an openness to learning about IT systems, technology infrastructure, cloud computing, data analytics tools, GRC tools, and the responsible use of AI; A willingness to develop strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, presentation, and report-writing skills, with a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement; A proactive mindset, with good organisational skills and the potential to grow into a leadership role; Energy, drive and the ability to work under pressure, including flexibility to work longer hours when required; Flexibility to travel for out-of-town assignments; An openness to pursuing professional qualifications such as the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation as part of your career development; A strong command of English, Putonghua and/or Cantonese is an advantage; Any exposure to or basic knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework, COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework, and Listing Rules requirements relating to corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls would be a bonus; Any experience or familiarity with programming languages (e.g. Python), data analytics, Large Language Models (LLM), and prompt engineering would be a bonus.