AVP, KYC & AML Risk Advisory

UOB; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

1201 UOB Hong Kong is seeking an experienced AML/KYC professional to join its Compliance team. You will review onboarding and periodic KYC documentation, ensure AML/CFT compliance, and maintain high-quality case files.

You will perform due diligence, risk assessments, screen for red flags, and work with Front Office, Compliance, and stakeholders in Hong Kong and Singapore. English and Chinese proficiency required; ACAMS is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of AML/KYC experience.
• ACAMS is an advantage.
• Solid HKMA and SFC AML/CFT knowledge.
• Excellent English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Mature, hands-on and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review onboarding and periodic KYC documentation for completeness and AML/CFT compliance.
• Maintain high-quality case files in line with Group standards.
• Perform screening, adverse news, CRS and FATCA reviews with clear rationale.
• Identify red flags and escalate compliance risks.
• Engage with Front Office, Compliance and stakeholders across HK and SG.
• Support UAT, system enhancements and KYC/AML improvement initiatives.

Skills

AML/KYC expertise

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Law

Job description

1201 UOB Hong Kong is seeking an experienced AML/KYC professional to join its Compliance team. You will review onboarding and periodic KYC documentation, ensure AML/CFT compliance, and maintain high-quality case files.

You will perform due diligence, risk assessments, screen for red flags, and work with Front Office, Compliance, and stakeholders in Hong Kong and Singapore. English and Chinese proficiency required; ACAMS is advantageous.