Associate – KYC Control (Banking Industry) $30k - $34K

ALL-STAR AGENCY; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ALL-STAR AGENCY is seeking an Associate – KYC Control in Hong Kong to perform due diligence on customer account documentation and support ongoing KYC/AML control across portfolios.

The role focuses on ensuring documentation quality, adherence to regulatory standards and collaboration with front-line and compliance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree or relevant professional qualification in Business, Finance, Law or related discipline.
• Solid banking experience in customer account documentation handling, KYC/CDD review or AML/Compliance.
• Good understanding of AML/KYC regulatory requirements and market practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence checks on customer account documentation at onboarding and during periodic reviews.
• Provide advice and guidance to business desks on KYC requirements and liaise with Compliance for approvals.
• Monitor KYC-related issues, prepare reports and escalate to Management and AMLO as needed.
• Review sanctions/AML screening results to identify potential true hits and escalate for investigation.
• Stay up to date with changes in KYC/AML regulations and translate into procedures and controls.
• Assist Team Head in developing and refining KYC policies, procedures and documentation standards.

Skills

KYC/CDD

AML/Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation quality

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join a leading bank’s KYC Control Team as an Associate – KYC Control, focusing on due diligence, documentation quality and ongoing KYC/AML control across customer portfolios. This role suits a banking professional with solid experience in account documentation, KYC/CDD and regulatory compliance who enjoys control‑focused work and collaboration with front‑line and compliance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence checks on customer account documentation at onboarding and during periodic reviews, ensuring completeness, consistency and adherence to internal and regulatory standards.
• Provide advice and guidance to business desks on KYC requirements and liaise with AMLO/Compliance for clarification and approvals when needed.
• Monitor KYC‑related issues, prepare reports and upscale cases to Management and AMLO in a timely and structured manner.
• Review sanctions/AML screening results to identify potential true hits and escalation to relevant parties for investigation and resolution.
• Keep up to date with changes in KYC/AML regulations and industry practices, and help translate them into practical procedures and controls.
• Assist the Team Head in developing, implementing and refining KYC policies, procedures and documentation standards, and support system projects relating to KYC compliance and sanctions/AML screening.

Requirements

• University degree or relevant professional qualification in Business, Finance, Law or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ banking experience in customer account documentation handling, KYC/CDD review or AML/Compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of AML and KYC regulatory requirements and market practices; AML/CFT certification (e.g. AAMLP/CAMLP or equivalent) is preferred.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to assess documentation quality and identify gaps or issues.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, especially in English; Chinese language skills are an advantage for internal and client communication.
• Control‑minded, proactive and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with business, operations and compliance stakeholders.