KYC & AML Risk Manager - Process & Compliance Lead

Bank of Communications Hong Kong Branch; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Communications Hong Kong Branch is seeking a qualified professional to oversee KYC/CDD processes, advise on AML/CFT requirements, and coordinate with legal and compliance teams. The role involves monitoring transactions, opening and reviewing accounts, and ensuring adherence to internal controls within corporate banking.

Strong communication and Excel skills are essential. Candidate should have a degree at HKQF level 5 and at least 3 years’ experience in KYC/CDD.

Qualifications

• Degree holder or equivalent qualifications at HKQF level 5.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in CDD and/or KYC in corporate banking.
• CAMS, AAMLP, CAMLP qualification will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of AML and Know Your Customer regulations and bank policies.
• Detail-minded and a good team player with strong communication skills.
• Proficient in PC skills and MS Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review customer profile and KYC documents for on-boarding, periodic review and trigger event review to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the Bank’s internal policies and procedures before submission for senior management approval
• Provide advice to business units on AMT/CFT and compliance requirement
• Liaise with internal units from legal and compliance perspectives to resolve KYC/AML matters when necessary
• Perform various tasks in relation to Anti-Money Laundering including transaction monitoring, account opening and account review
• Supervise and support the operations of Corporate and Commercial banking, to ascertain adherence to proper procedures
• Assist team head to maintain and implement control policies and procedures
• Analyze the relevant operational risk incidents, perform risk assessment on business and follow up the implementation of rectification action of risk events
• Assist monitory parties to conduct ad hoc on-site internal control reviews, provide control recommendations and produce relevant reports

Skills

KYC/AML knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree holder HKQF level 5

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Bank of Communications Hong Kong Branch is seeking a qualified professional to oversee KYC/CDD processes, advise on AML/CFT requirements, and coordinate with legal and compliance teams. The role involves monitoring transactions, opening and reviewing accounts, and ensuring adherence to internal controls within corporate banking.

Strong communication and Excel skills are essential. Candidate should have a degree at HKQF level 5 and at least 3 years’ experience in KYC/CDD.