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Responsibilities:

• Complete KYC on boarding for new and pre-exiting customer by reviewing client documentation, and data entered

• Performing data quality review on KYC for completeness, including ensuring all appropriate information is contained in the KYC to meet all regulatory, legal, bank and audit requirements

• Perform the required KYC screening on new clients by documenting and corroborating the information obtained on the client as required by regulations

• Analyze client data, documentation and negative news.

• Liaise with Clients, Front Office, Credit, Legal and Operations as necessary as part of the KYC process

Requirements:

• 1 years + experience in AML/KYC in a Corporate/Retail banking Entity

• Associate/Bachelor Degree in any subject

• Good in Excel for data analysis and cleansing

• Willingness to learn and work hard on KYC reviews and data

Job Responsibilities

• Perform KYC and account opening operations
• Participate in name screening, SOW and PEP checks activities
• Support RMs where needed on administrative tasks

*Job Requirements *

• Degree holder in Business, Economics, Finance or related disciplines
• At least 1-3 (Analyst) OR 5-8 (Manager) years related experience in KYC and/or Due Diligence operations
• With high level of attention to details
• Fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Immediately available is highly preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Perform KYC and account opening operations
• Participate in name screening, SOW and PEP checks activities
• Support RMs where needed on administrative tasks

*Job Requirements *

• Degree holder in Business, Economics, Finance or related disciplines
• At least 1-3 (Analyst) OR 5-8 (Manager) years related experience in KYC and/or Due Diligence operations
• With high level of attention to details
• Fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Immediately available is highly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Client Verification:

Conducting thorough checks to verify the identity of individuals and corporate clients using documentation and internal/external databases.
- Risk Assessment:

Analyzing financial statements, legal documents, and other data to identify potential risks, including money laundering or terrorist financing.
- PEP and Sanctions Screening:

Screening clients and their beneficial owners against sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEPs) lists, and other adverse media.
- Document Analysis:

Reviewing various documents such as financial statements, legal papers, and corporate records to understand client activities and assess risk.
- Reporting:

Preparing comprehensive reports that document findings, risk ratings, and recommendations for senior management or the compliance team.
- Client Interaction:

Liaising with clients to obtain necessary information, incomplete documentation, or clarification on risk-related matters.
- Regulatory Compliance:

Ensuring all due diligence processes adhere to the bank's internal policies and relevant regulations like AML and CFT guidelines.
- Ongoing Monitoring:

Performing periodic reviews of existing clients to update their risk profiles and ensure continued compliance.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

The ability to analyze complex data and identify patterns to assess risk accurately.
- Attention to Detail:

A crucial skill for meticulously reviewing documents and ensuring no critical information is missed.
- Regulatory Knowledge:

Understanding of AML, CFT, KYC, and other relevant financial crime regulations.
- Communication Skills:

Strong verbal and written skills to communicate findings clearly and effectively with clients and internal teams.
- Teamwork:

The ability to work collaboratively with relationship managers, legal teams, and compliance officers.
- Time Management:

The capacity to manage a caseload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Company background:

• A banking based SOE investment bank/ fund house /securities firm hybrid.
• Business coverage: Global Markets, Asset Management, Proprietary trading, Capital Markets, IBD,(SFC 1,4,6,9).

Responsibility:

• Manage and optimize the end-to-end overseas client account opening and access processes, with a focus on streamlining workflows and handling setups in high-risk jurisdictions to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Perform comprehensive client background investigations (COB), enhanced due diligence (EDD), KYC assessments, and AML screenings for overseas and domestic clients, aligning with FATF standards and cross-border regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the collection, reporting, and monitoring of tax information for overseas clients, implementing frameworks such as FATCA, MiFID II, and CRS to maintain full compliance and avoid regulatory penalties.
• Serve as the key coordinator for documentation and queries involving overseas clients and internal front-, middle-, and back-office teams, ensuring all communications are accurate, compliant, and delivered promptly.
• Collaborate with Risk Control, Legal, and Business Development teams to establish and refine AML monitoring and compliance processes for overseas clients, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulators.
• Draft, review, and continuously update operational policies, procedures, and SOPs for client due diligence and AML activities, incorporating regulatory updates and audit feedback.
• Contribute to system implementation projects, including user acceptance testing (UAT), to drive automation and digital transformation of due diligence workflows for greater scalability.
• Undertake additional ad hoc tasks as assigned by senior management, such as supporting audits or training initiatives.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Approximately 7 years or above of experience in financial client management across domestic and international contexts, with proven expertise in CDD, KYC, and AML processes within securities and investment operations.
• Strong familiarity with international AML frameworks (e.g., FATF) and proficiency in local (Hong Kong), regional, and global financial regulations; excellent skills in identifying and managing cross-border compliance risks.
• Good Command in written and spoken proficiency in English and Chinese, with the capability to independently manage English-language compliance documents, client communications, and regulatory reports.
• Detail-oriented professional with a robust risk and compliance mindset, strong communication and coordination abilities, and a proactive, accountable approach in a high-pressure environment.

• Review client documentation and extract required information in line with KYC and due diligence standards.
• Input accurate data into internal systems and ensure completeness of mandatory fields.
• Perform quality checks to maintain data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Escalate discrepancies or missing information to the appropriate teams.
• Meet productivity and accuracy targets within agreed timelines.

• Based in Hong Kong with valid work authorization.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken).
• Previous experience in KYC, AML, or other operational roles in banking/financial services is highly desirable.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Resilient, diligent, and able to follow structured processes with zero tolerance for errors.
• Proficient in MS Office and comfortable working with data entry systems.

Or client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive KYC Analyst. The role involves managing client onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger events in compliance with regulatory requirements for different jurisdictions. You will collaborate closely with internal teams including Compliance, Operations, and account management to ensure accurate and timely delivery of tasks while maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct new client onboarding and periodic reviews in line with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Update internal systems and databases with client information and documentation.
• Address inquiries and ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders, including Compliance.
• Coordinate with various teams throughout the review lifecycle to ensure timely completion.
• Manage workload effectively during volume spikes and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Adapt to changes in regulations, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Deliver high-quality results with accuracy and efficiency under tight deadlines.

Experience Required

• Strong attention to detail with excellent research and investigative abilities.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in English; ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage pressure, multitask, and troubleshoot issues to mitigate risks.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of accountability and teamwork.
• Quick learner of policies, procedures, systems, processes, and controls.
• 1-3 years of experience in AML/KYC customer due diligence or regulatory program-related processes/projects is perferred.
• Familiarity with global KYC/CIP requirements for jurisdictions such as the UK, U.S., Hong Kong, and Singapore is highly desirable.

Our client is a well-known Global Investment Bank. Currently, they are looking for a KYC/Onboarding Analyst to join the team.

Client Details

Our client is a well-known Global Investment Bank. Currently, they are looking for a KYC/Onboarding Analyst to join the team.

Description

• Review onboarding documentation provided by Sales, including CIP, Account Applications, Investment Profile Questionnaires, tax documents, and other required materials. Promptly communicate any missing, inconsistent, or incorrect information to Sales.
• Accurately input client data into the onboarding workflow system, ensuring alignment with submitted documentation and KYC requirements.
• Maintain proper records of account opening documentation and approval files in the internal database. Monitor and follow up on outstanding items to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with Sales and relevant stakeholders to resolve documentation gaps or discrepancies during the onboarding process.
• Support onboarding-related administrative and review tasks, such as document scanning, data validation, first-level case reviews, updates to policies, procedures, and forms, SharePoint maintenance, and preparation of management reports.

Profile

• Bachelor degree
• At least 2+ years of relevant experience with solid understanding of account opening procedures and CIP/KYC documentation requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with Source of Wealth (SOW) corroboration and Total Net Worth (TNW) substantiation is a plus.

Job Offer

• Investment Banking exposure

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Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyse suspicious transactions, customer activities, and account behaviour to identify potential money laundering or other financial crime activities.
• Stay updated with regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to AML and financial crime compliance
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Promote awareness of AML and financial crime risks among different units, including but not limited to BPs, Operations, Systems, etc
• Carry out the implementation and maintenance of a robust sanctions compliance program
• Conduct day to day suspicious transaction investigation and reporting

Requirements

• 2-4 year of experience in KYC name screening
• Strong attention to detail and research/investigative skills
• Ability to interact effectively with Business Units, Compliance, global colleagues and build effective working relationships
• Knowledge of global KYC/CIP requirements (for UK, U.S, Hong Kong, Singapore etc.) supporting international institutional and wealth management businesses desired
• Quick learning ability to understand policies, procedures, systems, process and controls
• Strong written and verbal English and Chinese skills