Associate, KYC Operations, Operations

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

• Bachelor’s 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.