Assistant CDD / AML Manager

Hong Kong Job Consulting; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Bank in Hong Kong is seeking a high-calibre AML/KYC professional with 1–2 years' experience to manage corporate client onboarding and ongoing due diligence.

You will conduct KYC/CDD reviews, perform EDD on high-risk clients, and contribute to transaction monitoring and STRs while ensuring regulatory compliance and audit-ready records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline.
• 1–2 years’ experience in CDD/KYC or AML operations within banking or financial institutions.
• Solid knowledge of Hong Kong AML/CFT regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Strong communication skills in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua.
• Professional AML/CFT credentials (HKIB AAMLP, CAMS, ICA) are preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC/CDD reviews for corporate/SME/individual clients.
• Perform periodic reviews and trigger-event reviews.
• Screen names for AML/CFT and sanctions alerts; document dispositions.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers including PEPs.
• Liaise with Relationship Managers to obtain customer information and follow up on documents.
• Support transaction monitoring and assist in STRs and investigations.
• Maintain audit-ready CDD/EDD records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

English

Cantonese

Putonghua

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related

Job description

A rapidly growing bank with strong cross-border business is seeking high-calibre candidates to join the AML/CDD team. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with 1 - 2 years’ experience in KYC, CDD, or AML operations to take on end-to-end responsibility for corporate client onboarding and ongoing due diligence.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct KYC/CDD reviews for corporate/SME/individual clients, periodic reviews, and trigger-event reviews.

Perform name screening for AML/CFT and sanctions alerts, and document clear dispositions.

Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers, including PEPs and customers from high-risk jurisdictions.

Liaise with Relationship Managers to obtain customer information, follow up on outstanding documents, and resolve CDD-related queries.

Support transaction monitoring and assist in preparing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and investigation reports where required.

Maintain accurate, complete and audit-ready CDD/EDD records.

Ensure compliance with Hong Kong AML/CFT regulations and internal policies, including HKMA, SFC and JFIU requirements.

Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.

Minimum 1 - 2 years’ relevant experience in CDD/KYC or AML operations within banking or financial institutions.

Solid knowledge of Hong Kong AML/CFT regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks.

Strong communication skills in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua.

Independent, flexible, and analytical with strong problem-solving skills and risk awareness.

Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

Professional AML/CFT credentials (e.g., HKIB AAMLP, CAMS, ICA) are highly preferred but not essential.