CDD Checker - Corporate Banking (SME focused)

Links International; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Links International is seeking a CDD/AML professional to support the centralized CDD function for SME Banking in Hong Kong. You will conduct CDD, handle periodic reviews, and prepare detailed CDD documentation with public search results for review, ensuring AML risks are managed in line with global and local regulations.

The role requires a degree in Business/Finance, 2+ years in CDD/KYC/AML, and fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin).

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of CDD/KYC/AML experience in banking or financial institutions.
• AAMLP or CAMLP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of banking operations, products and customer requirements.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team collaboration.
• Good time management and ability to meet tight timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Support the centralized CDD function for SME Banking.
• Conduct CDD and act as Checker on periodic reviews and trigger events for SME clients.
• Prepare and review detailed CDD information including public search results.
• Ensure AML risk is managed in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of information and timely completion of CDD.
• Handle ad-hoc CDD projects as required.
• Liaise with internal departments/ RMs/ CSO / CDD maker to complete tasks.
• Proactively manage and monitor an existing pool of non-borrowing accounts.
• Assist Team Manager to supervise daily operations and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

CDD/KYC

AML Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related

Job description

• Support the centralized Customer Due Diligence (CDD) function in SME Banking.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and act as a Checker role on periodic reviews and trigger events for SME clients.
• Prepare and review the detailed CDD information including public search results for review per the Bank's standard.
• Ensure AML risk is effectively managed in accordance with global and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of information and completion of CDD within assigned timeframe.
• Handling of ad-hoc CDD projects as required.
• Liaise and work with internal departments/ RMs/ CSO / CDD maker to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Proactive management, supervision and monitoring of an existing pool of non-borrowing accounts.
• Assist Team Manager to supervise team members' daily operation and to ensure full compliance with both external regulatory & internal compliance policies, standards, guidelines & procedures.

Key Requirements:

• Degree holder in Business, Finance or other related disciplines.
• Minimum of 2 year of relevant experience in CDD/ KYC/ AML Compliance in banking or financial institutions.
• Holder of Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) or Certified AML Professional (CAMLP) is preferred.
• Knowledge of banking operations procedures, banking products & facilities and customer requirements.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin).
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate with internal stakeholders accurately and effectively.
• Analytical, cooperative, proactive with high sense of responsibility and teamwork.
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to tight timeframes.