Careers at Trip.com Group

General information

Name

Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Location

70 St Mary Axe, London

Business unit

MBU-Finance

Working time

Full-Time

Type

Internal Control

Description & Requirements

About Us

Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar.

Across its platforms, Trip.com Group integrates travel resources from industry partners and helps travellers worldwide pursue the perfect trip with exceptional travel products and services.

We have four Customer Service Centres for Trip.com established in Japan, Korea, the UK, and the Philippines, providing 24/7 customer service in 19 different languages.

We have more than 30,000 employees scattered across 30 countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, striving to expand our global markets and aiming to be the world’s leading and most trusted family of online travel brands that aspire to deliver the perfect trip at the best price for every traveller.

About TripLink UK and TripLink

Triplink International (UK) Limited ("Triplink UK") is a UK-incorporated B2B payment company currently in the process of applying for UK Electronic Money Institution (“EMI”).

At Triplink UK, our mission is to deliver seamless payment solutions that prioritize security and compliance. We adhere to the highest standards of regulatory excellence, ensuring that our operations align with the expectations of our stakeholders. As we advance, we remain dedicated to fostering trust and reliability in every transaction, aiming to enhance the financial experience for B2B payment through virtual commercial cards(VCC).

TripLink (www. triplinkintl.com), which was founded in 2019, is the fintech arm of Trip.com Group. TripLink has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur. TripLink was awarded the Highest Market Share Commercial Card Issuer Award out of HK since 2022 by the card scheme.

As the MLRO at TripLink UK, you will play a critical role in developing and managing our AML/CTF strategy and helping us get the EMI authorization at a fast pace.

In this Role, you’ll get to:

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all AML/CTF policies and procedures comply with FCA regulations and relevant UK legislation. Attend interviews with FCA to address all the compliance-related questions from the regulator
Risk Assessment: Conduct and oversee regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in financial crime controls and enhance the compliance framework.
Policy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF policies tailored to TripLink's business model and risk appetite.
Reporting: Prepare and submit necessary reports to the FCA, including an annual MLRO report detailing compliance performance and emerging risks.
Training & Awareness: Design compliance training programs to staff to foster a culture of compliance and awareness regarding AML/CTF responsibilities.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary contact for the FCA and other regulatory bodies, representing TripLink during inspections and audits.
Monitoring & Review: Regularly monitor compliance with AML/CTF policies and conduct independent reviews of systems and controls.
Investigation & Reporting: Oversee the investigation of suspicious activity reports (SARs) and ensure timely reporting to the relevant authorities.
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment and support in compliance matters, including but not limited to high-risk merchant escalations, transaction monitoring escalations or product risk assessment evaluation.

What you'll Need to Succeed:

Degree in finance, accounting, law, or a related field.
Relevant AML certifications (e.g., ICA Diploma in AML, ICA Certified MLRO, ACAMS) are preferred.
At least 10 years of experience in AML/CTF compliance roles, with prior experience as an MLRO or in a senior compliance position, ideally within the UK EMI sector.
Strong understanding of FCA requirements and UK financial regulations.
Exceptional analytical and decision-making abilities to interpret complex regulations and implement effective controls.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with regulators, senior management, and staff.
A proactive and flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a resident of the UK.

Why Trip.com Group

We offer a stage to unleash your full potential and drive global impact. As an international team, we embrace an open and inclusive culture that supports and respect team members in and out of the workplace. Everyone is on a trip, whether it's a career trip or a life trip. At Trip.com Group, you can define your own trip by setting a goal and celebrate your success by recognizing the progress you have made.

What’s more?

Our rapid business growth in global offers abundant career opportunities at various levels and in multiple functions

Internal transfer is encouraged, and global job rotation program enable you to pursue a global career path and make global impact

We provide learning opportunities to further your career in areas of leadership capability, soft skill and professional expertise.

We encourage flexible work arrangement

Have fun with company-sponsored greetings and activities at holidays, birthdays, and colorful team events.

Click the link to learn more about What makes Trip.com Group a leading global travel service provider?

Click the link to learn more about This is a Trip Where Both Your Career and Life Can Flourish!

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Have a good trip, and see you soon!