Key Areas of Responsibilities
- The main responsibilities include periodic review and other KYC-related tasks; client onboarding is not part of the scope.
- Act as SME to guide clients through the KYC Requirements and document variations.
- Risk and regulatory classification of existing clients.
- Interact with clients for periodic reviews and resolve issues from screening processes, escalating exceptions to AML or Compliance as appropriate.
- Conduct in-depth analysis on client ownership structures via public sources or provided documents, and support the team with additional confirmation or approvals if needed.
- Verify submitted documents with external data sources and screening tools per Customer Identification Program.
- Stay updated on process/regulatory changes and ensure open communication across regions.
- Respond to internal audit queries on KYC processes and client files.
- Other KYC-related tasks may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or above.
- 3–5 years relevant experience in KYC/client onboarding, preferably in banking.
- Experience with various client types (Institutions, Corporates, SPVs, Trusts, Funds, FIs).
- Strong understanding of constitutional documents and corporate structures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Mandarin proficiency is advantageous for reviewing Chinese documents.
- Knowledge of HK SFC AMLO and MAS KYC requirements necessary.
- Industry knowledge, including products, markets, and front-to-back processes, a plus.
- Attention to detail, process orientation, time management, organizational and relationship-building skills, and strong investigative ability.