Consultant/Senior Consultant - Private Banking - AML/KYC (Contract)

Synpulse Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Synpulse Hong Kong Limited seeks a Consultant/Senior Consultant for Private Banking AML/KYC on a contract basis. The role focuses on applying project management best practices, building trusted client relationships, and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have hands-on AML/KYC experience within private banking or consulting, plus strong English communication skills and Mandarin preference.

Qualifications

• Degree holder.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in AML/KYC, SOW, financial crime compliance, within Private Banking or consulting sector.
• Strong understanding of MAS and HKMA AML/CFT requirements, FATF standards, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of Business Integration / Migration / TOM projects within Private Banking.
• Good understanding of core business processes and products in the Private Banking industry.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Capable of applying technology principles to business.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Mandarin language ability – written and verbal – is preferred to handle official documents in Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Acquire first-hand consulting experience in the banking industry and build knowledge across a range of companies.
• Direct activities to independently drive the success of a work stream with high quality deliverables.
• Conduct research, data collection and analysis from client needs and issues.
• Translate client requirements into well-formulated solutions and present findings with proposals.
• Document projects into systems and processes for management review.
• Maintain close interaction with clients through regular project updates and networking.
• Support team members with other project activities.

Job description

Consultant/Senior Consultant - Private Banking - AML/KYC (Contract)

Where your journey begins and your potential shines

At Synpulse, we don’t just consult – we transform. As a leading global management and technology consultancy with Swiss roots, we empower financial institutions to navigate change and seize new opportunities. Since 1996, we've been shaping the future of financial services by delivering cutting-edge expertise in strategy, operations, and technology to banks and insurers worldwide.

What sets us apart is our people. At Synpulse, we cultivate a collaborative, high-impact culture where initiative and creativity are valued. With 21 offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, we bring together diverse perspectives and talents. We believe innovation thrives where everyone feels they belong and can contribute.

Our core values –Embrace, Drive, Achieve – shape how we work and evolve. We don’t just offer jobs – we offer the chance to develop, make an impact, and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of financial services.

About the job:

As a Management Consultant, you will acquire first-hand consulting experience in the banking industry, build knowledge on a wide range of companies, and apply project management best practices in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging work environment.

You will play a key role in building trusted client relationships through high quality deliverables and leveraging our industry expertise. Our consultants are our greatest asset, and we show this by providing a comprehensive training and mentoring program to equip you to become a skilled consultant.

Independently drive the success of a work stream by directing activities, ensuring high quality deliverables and timely submission.

Conduct research, data collection and analysis on the needs and issues of the client through interviews and workshops to translate their requirements into well-formulated solutions.

Present findings and recommendations to the client using business proposals and presentation decks.

Document the project into systems and processes for management review.

Close interaction with clients through regular project updates and networking.

Support team members with other project activities.

Job requirements

About you:

Degree holder.

At least 3 years of professional experience in AML/KYC, SOW, financial crime compliance, within Private Banking or consulting sector.

Strong understanding of MAS and HKMA AML/CFT requirements, FATF standards, and industry best practices.

Knowledge of Business Integration / Migration / TOM projects within Private Banking.

Good understanding of core business processes and products in the Private Banking industry.

Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.

Excellent presentation and communication skills with clients and colleagues.

Capable of applying technology principles to business.

Excellent spoken and written English.

Mandarin language ability – written and verbal – is preferred to handle official documents in Mandarin.

Synpulse is an internationally established management consulting company with branches in Europe, United States, Asia Pacific and Australia. We are a valued partner

to many of the world's largest international financial services and insurance firms. We support our clients at all project management stages from the development of strategies and operational frameworks to the technical implementation and handover. Our expertise

in business and technology combined with our methodic approach enable us to create sustainable added value for our clients business.

Synpulse is looking for self-motivated candidates with excellent academic records, a pronounced interest in financial services consulting and exceptional interpersonal skills to join our Hong Kong-based team.

Synpulse is an internationally established management consulting company with branches in Europe, United States, Asia Pacific and Australia. We are a valued partner

to many of the world's largest international financial services and insurance firms. We support our clients at all project management stages from the development of strategies and operational frameworks to the technical implementation and handover. Our expertise

in business and technology combined with our methodic approach enable us to create sustainable added value for our clients business.

Synpulse is looking for self-motivated candidates with excellent academic records, a pronounced interest in financial services consulting and exceptional interpersonal skills to join our Hong Kong-based team.