Global KYC & AML Compliance Analyst

Ascentium Fiduciary; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentium Fiduciary in Hong Kong seeks a compliance professional to evaluate new clients, perform KYC reviews and ensure due diligence across AML, KYC, Sanctions, and PEPs.

You will be collaborating with a team of Hong Kong-based compliance professionals and a network of global specialists across the Ascentium business to uphold rigorous standards and timely processing of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of compliance experience, preferably within the Latin American and Asian regions.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• ICA or ACAMS International Advanced Certificate in compliance would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Ability to identify key compliance risks associated with specific types of structures.
• Experience with management, board, and regulatory reporting would be beneficial.
• Thorough working knowledge of KYC/CDD.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and strong organisational abilities.
• Ability to analyse data and pay meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new clients and related KYC parties to understand the nature of their business, ownership and control structure, and identify any areas of higher risk.
• Review current KYC files.
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing clients to complete Customer Due Diligence (CDD).
• Perform background checks as necessary for AML, KYC, Sanctions, and PEPs related issues.
• Ensure that enhanced due diligence policies and procedures are followed when higher-risk triggers are identified, escalating matters to the Head of Department as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external third parties regarding general compliance matters.
• Ensure timely updates to the compliance database.
• Assist the Head of Department in ensuring that employees receive appropriate AML induction and refresher training.
• Perform quality analysis on the conducted CDD and prepare management reports.
• Provide compliance guidance throughout the corporate services department.
• Assist in the design and implementation of administrative processes and procedures in line with firm policy.
• Handle filing and administrative duties.
• Other compliance duties may be assigned.

Skills

KYC compliance

AML awareness

Due diligence

Data analysis

English-Chinese bilingual

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

ICA or ACAMS certification

Job description

Ascentium Fiduciary in Hong Kong seeks a compliance professional to evaluate new clients, perform KYC reviews and ensure due diligence across AML, KYC, Sanctions, and PEPs.

You will be collaborating with a team of Hong Kong-based compliance professionals and a network of global specialists across the Ascentium business to uphold rigorous standards and timely processing of regulatory requirements.