AML Compliance Associate - Fund Services & Client Ops

CLSA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA in Hong Kong is seeking an AML/compliance professional to lead KYC/AML checks, monitor sanctions, and ensure regulatory alignment. You’ll liaise with business and compliance teams, review client documents, and implement robust policies, procedures, systems and controls.

3–5 years in compliance, fund services exposure, and accreditations such as CAMS/ICA/CFE are preferred. Strong bilingual communication in Mandarin and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law or similar.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years of working experience preferably in the compliance industry; fund services a plus.
• Compliance accreditations preferable (CAMS, ICA, CFE, etc.).
• World-Check experience usage is a must.
• Thorough understanding of AML regulatory environment locally and internationally.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, able to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and spoken/written English and Mandarin communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process investor’s capital activity and review KYC/AML checks and sanctions screening.
• Involvement in client servicing and responding to queries.
• Lead establishment, review, and maintenance of AML policies, procedures, systems and controls.
• Bridge between business and compliance on AML case escalation and risk management.
• Identify and implement new legal and regulatory AML developments.
• Day-to-day compliance operations with policies and controls.
• Maintain an AML training programme and awareness for the business team.
• Perform sample checking of customer due diligence.
• Coordinate and manage account opening procedures and document review.

Skills

Compliance experience

Attention to detail

Bilingual English-Mandarin

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

World-Check

Job description

CLSA in Hong Kong is seeking an AML/compliance professional to lead KYC/AML checks, monitor sanctions, and ensure regulatory alignment. You’ll liaise with business and compliance teams, review client documents, and implement robust policies, procedures, systems and controls.

3–5 years in compliance, fund services exposure, and accreditations such as CAMS/ICA/CFE are preferred. Strong bilingual communication in Mandarin and English is essential.