Contract KYC Analyst – Corporate Banking

All Star Agency; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

All Star Agency in Hong Kong is seeking a Contract KYC Analyst for Corporate Banking to support client onboarding and periodic reviews. You will conduct due diligence, assess ownership structures and risk, and ensure compliance with AML regulations.

Collaborate with Relationship Managers, Operations, Legal and Compliance to resolve issues and close cases on time, maintaining accurate KYC records and contributing to remediation programs.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in corporate banking KYC/AML.
• Strong knowledge of KYC requirements, client due diligence, and AML regulations.
• Experience reviewing corporate ownership structures and identifying ultimate beneficial owners.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and teamwork.
• Fluent English and Chinese; Japanese is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial and ongoing KYC due diligence on new and existing corporate clients, including enhanced due diligence where needed.
• Review and verify client identification documents, corporate structures, ownership details and ultimate beneficial owners to assess client risk.
• Analyse customer information, transactions and negative media to spot possible money laundering or terrorist financing risks, and escalation concerns as needed.
• Work with Relationship Managers, Operations, Legal, Compliance and other teams to resolve KYC/AML issues, collect outstanding information and close cases on time.
• Keep KYC records and supporting documents accurate, complete and up to date, in line with internal policies and audit requirements.
• Support periodic KYC reviews, remediation projects and the rollout of new KYC policies or systems, follow regulatory changes and take on ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills

KYC/AML knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Business Administration or Finance

Job description

Join a bank in Hong Kong as Contract KYC Analyst – Corporate Banking, supporting client due diligence for its Japanese corporate banking team. You will carry out KYC and enhanced due diligence on new and existing corporate clients, assess their risk profiles and keep documentation accurate for regulatory compliance.

About the Role

This contract role suits a detail-oriented KYC professional with corporate banking experience and a solid grasp of anti-money laundering requirements. You will work closely with Relationship Managers, Operations, Legal and Compliance to support client onboarding, periodic reviews and remediation, and to make sure cases are closed on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out initial and ongoing KYC due diligence on new and existing corporate clients, including enhanced due diligence where needed.
• Review and verify client identification documents, corporate structures, ownership details and ultimate beneficial owners to assess client risk.
• Analyse customer information, transactions and negative media to spot possible money laundering or terrorist financing risks, and escalation concerns as needed.
• Work with Relationship Managers, Operations, Legal, Compliance and other teams to resolve KYC/AML issues, collect outstanding information and close cases on time.
• Keep KYC records and supporting documents accurate, complete and up to date, in line with internal policies and audit requirements.
• Support periodic KYC reviews, remediation projects and the rollout of new KYC policies or systems, follow regulatory changes and take on ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in corporate banking KYC or AML.
• Strong knowledge of KYC requirements, client due diligence processes and AML regulations.
• Experience reviewing corporate ownership structures, identifying ultimate beneficial owners and assessing client risk.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and good communication skills as a team player.
• Good written and spoken English and Chinese. Japanese is an advantage.