Senior Compliance Officer – KYC Onboarding

A senior compliance position has opened up for an experienced professional to take ownership of the client onboarding and KYC review process. This person will also play a wider role in the financial crime compliance function, stepping in to support the Head of Financial Crime and helping to keep AML systems and controls running effectively.

What You Will Be Doing:

1. Committee & Escalation Duties: Attend and help run compliance committee sessions, making sure issues are raised promptly and that agreed follow-up actions are tracked through to completion.
2. Cover & Review Support: Act as deputy to the Head of Financial Crime, helping to oversee AML systems and related processes. Where needed, provide additional capacity for escalated transaction reviews and screening checks.
3. Training Delivery: Put together training content and run internal AML sessions for staff.
4. Meeting Preparation: Draft and prepare documents for regular AML governance meetings.
5. Audit & Investigation Assistance: Support audits, inspections, and investigations as they arise.
6. Additional Duties: Take on special projects and any other tasks assigned by the Head of AML/Compliance, and assist the Head of Compliance, Hong Kong, and the wider compliance team as needed.

What We Are Looking For:

1. A bachelor's degree.
2. Between 7 and 10 years of relevant experience in KYC and customer due diligence, ideally within a Hong Kong private banking setting.
3. Fluency in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
4. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with others.
5. A proactive mindset and a real interest in learning and working through challenges alongside colleagues.
6. A collaborative approach and comfort working within a team.