Associate, KYC & Onboarding, Asset Management

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced professional to manage the Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, performing data analysis on customer information, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of KYC/CDD experience in the banking sector, and proficiency in English, Cantonese, as well as business-level Putonghua.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in KYC/CDD review in banking and finance industry.
• Self-motivated and diligent with attention to detail.
• Good command in written and spoken English and Cantonese, with business level Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for KYC and CDD processes including account opening and reviews.
• Perform data analysis and validate customer information.
• Conduct name screening and manage documentation for compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or equivalent

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Responsible for the Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) process including end-to-end new account opening and periodic review on existing clients. Ensure that the onboarding and review requirements are in compliance with Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) Tax evasion and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations and guidelines.

Perform analysis of the gathered data on the source of fund and source of wealth, conduct a thorough sanity check and collaborate with the Key Responsible Manager (KRM) to validate the customer’s information.

Conduct name screening and ensure all adverse news has been cleared, documented, and escalated appropriately.

Effective communication with Compliance, Legal, Key Responsible Manager (KRM), Product Development Team, and other relevant stakeholders regarding documentation requirements, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and procedures.

Resolve any issues arising from the screening processes in a professional and efficient manner.

Maintain a current database of all information, documents, financial reports, and news on our accounts for Compliance vetting, Legal and Internal Audit.

Maintain accurate and complete records of the KYC information and documentation in the relevant systems in a timely manner.

Ensure to deliver high quality service to internal clients in a professional and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or equivalent education
• At least 3 years of experience in KYC/CDD review in banking and finance industry
• Attentive to details, diligent, independent and able to work under pressure
• Self‑motivated and work as a team player with good communication skills
• Good command in written and spoken English and Cantonese
• Business level Putonghua as a minimum