Associate, KYC Operations, Operations

CITIC Securities International; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

CITIC Securities International in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned KYC & onboarding professional to guide clients through KYC requirements and perform periodic reviews. The role covers risk classification, document verification, and cross-region collaboration, with emphasis on regulatory changes and strong investigative ability.

Prior experience with various client types and Mandarin proficiency are valued, along with meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• At least 4 years experience in KYC/client onboarding.
• Experience with various client types (Institutions, Corporates, SPVs, Trusts, Funds, FIs).
• Strong understanding of constitutional documents and corporate structures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Mandarin proficiency is advantageous for reviewing Chinese documents.
• Knowledge of HK SFC AMLO and MAS KYC requirements necessary.
• Industry knowledge, including products, markets, and front-to-back processes, a plus.
• Attention to detail, process orientation, time management, organizational and relationship-building skills, and strong investigative ability.

Responsibilities

• The main responsibilities include periodic review and other KYC-related tasks; client onboarding is not part of the scope.
• Act as SME to guide clients through the KYC Requirements and document variations.
• Risk and regulatory classification of existing clients.
• Interact with clients for periodic reviews and resolve issues from screening processes, escalating exceptions to AML or Compliance as appropriate.
• Conduct in-depth analysis on client ownership structures via public sources or provided documents, and support the team with additional confirmation or approvals if needed.
• Verify submitted documents with external data sources and screening tools per Customer Identification Program.
• Stay updated on process/regulatory changes and ensure open communication across regions.
• Respond to internal audit queries on KYC processes and client files.
• Other KYC-related tasks may be assigned from time to time.

Skills

KYC knowledge

AML awareness

Regulatory compliance

Client onboarding

Mandarin proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Screening tools

Job description

• The main responsibilities include periodic review and other KYC-related tasks; client onboarding is not part of the scope.
• Act as SME to guide clients through the KYC Requirements and document variations.
• Risk and regulatory classification of existing clients.
• Interact with clients for periodic reviews and resolve issues from screening processes, escalating exceptions to AML or Compliance as appropriate.
• Conduct in-depth analysis on client ownership structures via public sources or provided documents, and support the team with additional confirmation or approvals if needed.
• Verify submitted documents with external data sources and screening tools per Customer Identification Program.
• Stay updated on process/regulatory changes and ensure open communication across regions.
• Respond to internal audit queries on KYC processes and client files.
• Other KYC-related tasks may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• At least 4 years relevant experience in KYC/client onboarding, preferably in banking.
• Experience with various client types (Institutions, Corporates, SPVs, Trusts, Funds, FIs).
• Strong understanding of constitutional documents and corporate structures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Mandarin proficiency is advantageous for reviewing Chinese documents.
• Knowledge of HK SFC AMLO and MAS KYC requirements necessary.
• Industry knowledge, including products, markets, and front-to-back processes, a plus.
• Attention to detail, process orientation, time management, organizational and relationship-building skills, and strong investigative ability.