AML & KYC Compliance Manager

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

Job summary

CLSA, part of the Financial Crime Compliance team in Hong Kong, seeks an AML/KYC-focused professional to support the firm’s compliance framework and collaborate with management, business units, and operations.

You will monitor client activity, assess risk, and assist with onboarding, policy updates, and timely reporting of any irregularities. Fluency in English and Chinese is required; SAS knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree preferred but not essential.
• 3-5 years of relevant compliance experience with AML and KYC focus.
• Strong knowledge of securities laws, operations, products and services.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAS is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua).

Responsibilities

• Support FCC on AML, KYC and related requirements; assist onboarding and negotiations.
• Monitor transactions and identify unusual activity; document reviews and report to authorities as needed.
• Perform risk reviews, remediation, and screenings of clients, vendors, and counterparties.
• Monitor regulatory changes; update AML/FCC policies and procedures.
• Educate business units on AML/FCC policies to ensure compliance across the firm.
• Contribute to projects to refine AML/FCC policies and integrate controls.
• Collaborate with departments and HQ to promote AML/FCC awareness and culture.
• Provide regulatory input on new business initiatives from a best-practice perspective.
• Assist in FCC training across staff to maintain knowledge.

Skills

AML expertise

KYC expertise

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Post-graduate degree (preferred) in Business/Accounting/Law

Tools

MS Office

SAS

Job description

CLSA, part of the Financial Crime Compliance team in Hong Kong, seeks an AML/KYC-focused professional to support the firm’s compliance framework and collaborate with management, business units, and operations.

You will monitor client activity, assess risk, and assist with onboarding, policy updates, and timely reporting of any irregularities. Fluency in English and Chinese is required; SAS knowledge is a plus.