Assistant Relationship Manager

Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch is seeking an Assistant Relationship Manager to support Relationship Managers in the Business & Corporate Banking division. The role balances client-facing sales activities with rigorous operational, credit, and administrative management.

Responsibilities include managing corporate accounts, assisting in credit proposals and reviews, onboarding clients, and ensuring KYC/AML compliance, with a strong focus on customer-centric service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline is required.
• ECF Banking Practitioners qualification is preferred in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities

• Assist Relationship Managers in managing a portfolio of corporate accounts to maximize income.
• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks for portfolio management.
• Assist in preparing credit proposals and annual facility reviews for new and existing accounts.
• Monitor market intelligence and clients' financial health to protect asset quality and mitigate credit risks.
• Assist with client onboarding, account opening, and KYC/AML procedures.
• Support SOP reviews and the preparation of management reports and client meeting materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

English and Chinese proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance/Economics

ECF qualification for Banking Practitioners (HK) preferred

Job description

The Assistant Relationship Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Relationship Managers within the Business & Corporate Banking division of Hong Kong Branch. This role balances client-facing sales-driven activities with rigorous operational, credit, and administrative management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Relationship Managers in managing a portfolio of corporate account relationships to maximize income.
• Handle administrative tasks pertaining to the day-to-day management of the portfolio.
• Assist in preparing credit proposals and annual facility reviews for new and existing accounts.
• Proactively monitor market intelligence and the financial health of clients to preserve the bank's asset quality and mitigate potential credit risks.
• Assist in seamless client onboarding, account opening, and execution of Know-Your-Customer (KYC) / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures.
• Assist with SOP reviews, and the preparation of management reports and client meeting materials.

Skills & Experience We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Core or professional level qualification under the Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) for Banking Practitioners in Hong Kong is preferred.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of working experience within the financial services industry, ideally within commercial or corporate banking (fresh graduates are also welcome).
• Solid foundational knowledge of banking operations, credit analysis, and Hong Kong legal/regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with a deep customer-centric mindset.
• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and proficiency in Mandarin.

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