Client Onboarding & AML Risk Specialist

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Chartered in Hong Kong seeks an experienced AML/KYC onboarding specialist for private banking. You will assess client risk, ensure compliant onboarding, and collaborate across frontline, second line, and regulatory reporting teams to maintain high standards of integrity and efficiency.

You will contribute to timely risk assessments, policy adherence, and proactive improvements in onboarding processes, with a focus on CDD and financial crime controls.

Qualifications

• Anti-money Laundering Policies and Procedures
• Solid knowledge of regulatory CDD/AML requirements
• 5+ years AML/KYC or client onboarding experience in banking
• Certification on AML/CFT, e.g., ACAMS
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Ability to think globally and multi-task
• Experience in process management, QA and risk management

Responsibilities

• Open new accounts with frontline teams in line with PVB Policies and Procedures
• Assess client profiles for risk and identify relevant risks upfront
• Meet onboarding SLA and TAT without diluting risk assessments
• Ensure client files are properly risk assessed and free of CDD concerns
• Reject clients not meeting risk appetite; raise SARs when required
• Provide weekly updates to track case progress
• Feedback on policy changes at group and country levels
• Support country MI collation for regulators and audits
• Maintain monthly dashboards to monitor KPIs within thresholds
• Support projects related to onboarding, periodic reviews, and CDD

Skills

AML policies

AML/KYC experience

Multitasking

Communication skills

Global thinking

Compliance knowledge

ACAMS certification

Education

Business/Finance degree

AAMLP / HKIB / CAMLP

CAMS

Job description

Standard Chartered in Hong Kong seeks an experienced AML/KYC onboarding specialist for private banking. You will assess client risk, ensure compliant onboarding, and collaborate across frontline, second line, and regulatory reporting teams to maintain high standards of integrity and efficiency.

You will contribute to timely risk assessments, policy adherence, and proactive improvements in onboarding processes, with a focus on CDD and financial crime controls.