Job description

Leading European Private Bank
Great Working Culture
Great Remuneration Package

company overview.
Our client is an illustrious European private banking institution celebrated for its uncompromising discretion, pristine governance architecture, and bespoke wealth stewardship for ultra-high-net-worth clientele and dynastic family offices. To further fortify its elite governance infrastructure and safeguard its premier operational standing, the bank is seeking an accomplished financial compliance talent to join their team at the Director echelon.

job scope.
As the AD/D, Financial Crime Compliance in an illustrious European private bank, you will be responsible to:

Execute and uphold a rigorous second-line-of-defense control architecture, ensuring flawless alignment with sophisticated group mandates and stringent regulatory expectations set by regional monetary authorities and supervisory frameworks.
Contribute actively to the ongoing refinement, operationalization, and localized execution of the institutional AML/CFT control framework, adhering strictly to evolving regulatory and group-wide standards.
Manage day-to-day operations across the end-to-end client onboarding lifecycle, executing intricate due diligence protocols, comprehensive name-screening clearance, periodic review processes, transaction monitoring & investigation, and payment filtering with absolute precision.
Partner closely with management to identify potential AML/CFT and ML/FT vulnerabilities, actively monitoring remediation efforts through ongoing reviews and structured follow-ups.
Serve as an authoritative advisory resource on complex international tax compliance frameworks—including US person guidelines, FATCA/QI, and CRS regulations—overseeing specialized governance controls across all tiers.
Facilitate high-level deliberations and act as Secretary/moderator for the Client Acceptance Committee and Asia Tax Compliance Committee, driving timely escalations and structured documentation of management decisions.
Collaborate seamlessly with senior executives, Relationship Managers, and internal stakeholders to navigate critical risk nuances and resolve onboarding issues without compromising turnaround times or quality KPIs.
Support broader anti-financial crime functions by assisting with AML systems oversight, preparing comprehensive internal training materials, drafting periodic governance reports, and backing up escalated transaction reviews when required.
Participate constructively in regulatory inspections, internal audits, investigations, and cross-functional special projects as delegated by leadership.

requirements.

A minimum of 8 to 12 years of distinguished experience within private wealth compliance, customer due diligence, and client lifecycle governance, ideally acquired within a premier private banking or top-tier wealth management environment.
Comprehensive mastery of global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regulations, sanctions frameworks, and cross-border tax compliance standards (FATCA, CRS).
Exceptional stakeholder management acumen, marked by professional gravitas, elite articulation skills, and the poise required to advise senior leadership and discerning clientele.
Fluent command of English alongside professional proficiency in Traditional and Simplified Chinese to navigate complex regional documentation.
A distinguished academic background with a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline from a leading institution.

If you believe you meet the above requirements and have the passion and drive to excel in this role, we invite you to submit your application. We apologies that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please click the 'Apply' button below or send through your most updated CV to cchen@captarpartners.com. We apologies that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Still considering? Contact Cathleen Chen on +852 3901 8731 for confidential discussion about it, we are always happy to help.