Mandarin-Speaking AML/KYC Risk Officer

People First Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

People First Recruitment seeks a Mandarin-speaking Officer - Business & Risk Control in London. The role requires native-level Mandarin and fluent English, with solid AML/KYC/CDD experience to monitor transactions and perform CDD reviews.

Office-based, perm role with ASAP start, salary depending on experience. Responsibilities include daily monitoring, CDD reviews, regulatory liaison, and improving compliance processes while resolving customer inquiries and coordinating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Mandarin and English proficiency at native/advanced level
• Experience conducting corporate CDD reviews
• Understanding FATCA, JMLSG, AML and FCA regulations
• AML investigations and SAR processes experience
• Operational risk assessments experience
• Client onboarding and periodic reviews or remediation projects
• ACAMS/ICA certifications are desirable but not essential
• Strong customer service and resolution management
• Excellent English and Mandarin writing and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily transaction monitoring to identify money laundering risks
• Complete Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews for existing clients within required timeframes
• Ensure CDD reviews meet standards and liaise with Financial Crime & Compliance
• Coordinate with internal teams for discrepancies or information required
• Resolve customer queries and issues promptly
• Authorise daily transactions and ensure regulatory compliance
• Discuss Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF) during CDD reviews
• Communicate clearly with customers to gather required information
• Assist in process improvements to enhance compliance monitoring
• Support Team Leader in complex cases, audits and operations
• Undertake tasks assigned by Head/Deputy Head of Banking Department

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

AML/KYC/CDD experience

Education

Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business or Law degree

Tools

ACAMS

ICA certifications

Job description

People First Recruitment seeks a Mandarin-speaking Officer - Business & Risk Control in London. The role requires native-level Mandarin and fluent English, with solid AML/KYC/CDD experience to monitor transactions and perform CDD reviews.

Office-based, perm role with ASAP start, salary depending on experience. Responsibilities include daily monitoring, CDD reviews, regulatory liaison, and improving compliance processes while resolving customer inquiries and coordinating with internal teams.