Manager (Checker), KYC/CDD, Private Banking

Hays Hong Kong
Full time Permanent On-site Competitive

About the job

Your new company

A well-developed bank is looking for a Manager with 4-5 years' experience, to support the Private Banking business by performing periodic client onboarding and KYC/ CDD/ SOW assessments, ensuring client due diligence is completed accurately, timely, and in line with AML/CFT and regulatory requirements.

Your new role

  • Review and approve KYC/CDD files (onboarding, periodic and event-driven reviews) for Private Banking clients, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

  • Validate client risk ratings, beneficial ownership structures, and SOW/SOF assessments in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Assess and clear name screening alerts (sanctions, PEP, adverse media) with proper documentation and rationale.

  • Ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations and escalate high-risk or suspicious cases to Compliance/MLRO as appropriate.

  • Provide guidance and feedback to KYC makers and Front Office (RMs) to improve documentation quality and turnaround time.

  • Support audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation exercises with strong control and documentation standards.

  • Identify process gaps and contribute to enhancements in KYC/CDD procedures, controls, and systems.


What you'll need to succeed

  • 5 years of experience in client onboarding and KYC/ CDD/ periodic review and Source of Wealth within private banking or financial institutions

  • Basic understanding of AML/CFT regulations and SOW/SOF concepts

  • Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and written documentation ability


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Hailey Tai now @ 22307491. Alternatively, you can also send Hailey an updated CV to [email protected]

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