Assistant Manager/ Manager, KYC Support Centre

China Construction Bank (Asia); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 246,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Hong Kong is seeking candidates for a role focused on KYC compliance. Responsibilities include supporting business units in compliance tasks, conducting name screenings, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates should possess a degree, attention to detail, and proficiency in both English and Chinese. Project management experience is a plus and candidates with more experience may be considered for a managerial position. Applications can be submitted via email.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML/CFT compliance preferred.
• Familiar with banking ordinance and HKMA guidelines.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support business units in KYC review.
• Conduct negative news search and name screening.
• Manage and monitor the KYC review progress.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding KYC review.
• Review procedures regularly to ensure HKMA guidelines alignment.
• Collaborate with business units to provide effective KYC review support.
• Liaise with stakeholders on KYC-related matters.
• Monitor KYC review progress and prepare management reports.
• Handle ad hoc tasks as assigned by Team Head.
• Senior candidates may supervise a team in KYC assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compliance and control orientation

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Team player

Proficient in spoken and written English and Chinese

Project management experience

Education

Degree holder

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Support the business units in completing internal ML (Money-laundering)/TF (Terrorist Financing) risk assessment materials for KYC (Know Your Customer) review
• Conduct negative news search and name screening of clients
• Perform KYC routine review and non-routine review
• Ensure all related procedure and documentation required to complete KYC review are properly executed in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal AML policies
• Conduct procedure reviews on an on-going basis and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Work closely with business units to provide effective KYC review support services
• Liaise with related stakeholders on KYC review related matters
• Manage and monitor the KYC review progressPrepare and review management reports
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as assigned by Team Head
• Candidates with more experience may have to supervise a team supporting the business units in completing KYC assessment including but not limited to regular review and trigger event review Requirements - Degree holder
• Attentive to details, compliance and control oriented, diligent, proactive and able to work under pressure
• Possession of good knowledge on banking operations, products and services. Self-motivated, independent with good communication and interpersonal skills
• AML/CFT compliance knowledge is preferred
• Familiar with the banking ordinance and rules, codes and guidelines issues by HKMA
• Project management experience is preferred
• People-oriented and a team player
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Mandarin)
• Proficient in PC skills including MS Word and Excel
• Pragmatic with strong drives for results
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for Manager role

To apply, please submit your application along with your resume to '[e-mail]'. Applicants who are not contacted within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and their personal data will be retained by the bank for a period up to two years.

All information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be used strictly in accordance with the bank’s personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request.