KYC/AML Compliance Director, International Private Banking

PineSearch Consulting

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

PineSearch Consulting, partnering with a foreign private bank, seeks a senior KYC Compliance professional in Hong Kong to lead and supervise KYC/AML activities for new account openings, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

You will oversee the quality of KYC processes, monitor follow-up actions from periodic reviews, identify regulatory gaps, and stay updated on changes. You will also lead process-improvement initiatives and control & system enhancements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years in KYC/AML or financial crime compliance, private banking or Big 4 background preferred.
In-depth knowledge of HKMA AML requirements and risk assessment practices.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

Plan, direct and supervise KYC/AML activities for new account openings in full regulatory compliance.
Oversee quality of KYC processes to ensure adherence to standards and timelines.
Monitor status and completion of follow-up actions from periodic reviews or AML/CFT processes.
Identify potential gaps in processes/policies and bring to management.
Stay updated on regulatory changes and communicate impact to management and colleagues.
Lead ad hoc projects, especially procedures development, process improvements, and system enhancements.