Client Onboarding & KYC Compliance Specialist

Julius Baer; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer Hong Kong seeks a dedicated KYC/AML specialist to support client onboarding in the CDS - Client Onboarding Team. You will review sources of wealth, corroborating evidence, and perform due diligence to ensure regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with Relationship Managers and Compliance, provide approvals for non-high risk openings, and escalate AML/CFT issues as needed while delivering high-quality service to internal clients.

Qualifications

• Degree holder preferably in Finance/ Accounting/ Business.
• At least 4–6 years of solid experience in professional practice and/or financial services.
• Excellent knowledge of AML guidelines issued by local regulators.
• Basic knowledge of account documentation requirements in Private Banking.

Responsibilities

• Review source of wealth and corroborating evidence for account opening.
• Provide KYC approvals for non-high risk openings in HK.
• Execute Private Banking account opening processes in the service delivery chain.
• Identify AML/CFT issues and escalate to Compliance and Senior Management.
• Perform customer due diligence checks and escalate high risk factors as needed.
• Work with Compliance on documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
• Ensure quality service to internal clients and support client needs.

Skills

KYC

AML/CFT

Compliance

Account opening

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

Julius Baer Hong Kong seeks a dedicated KYC/AML specialist to support client onboarding in the CDS - Client Onboarding Team. You will review sources of wealth, corroborating evidence, and perform due diligence to ensure regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with Relationship Managers and Compliance, provide approvals for non-high risk openings, and escalate AML/CFT issues as needed while delivering high-quality service to internal clients.