KYC Analyst (APAC) - Global Markets

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APAC exposure

Job summary

Michael Page (Hong Kong) is recruiting for a KYC Analyst/Officer to support APAC KYC/Onboarding within a leading Global Financial Institution. You will partner with the Client Onboarding Team, GAC, and Financial Crime Compliance to ensure timely KYC/AML execution for client onboarding and periodic reviews.

You will work with AML Compliance and business stakeholders to resolve onboarding issues, manage periodic reviews, and address exceptions in weekly reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• 1+ year of experience in Client Onboarding, KYC or AML within a global financial institution.
• Exposure to APAC markets is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with onboarding or workflow platforms (Appian, Unqork) is advantageous.
• Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills are beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Client Onboarding Team, GAC, and Financial Crime Compliance to ensure timely and effective execution of KYC/AML requirements for client onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Work closely with AML Compliance and business stakeholders to provide KYC guidance and resolve onboarding and review-related issues.
• Manage periodic KYC reviews for existing clients, coordinating documentation collection and review completion.
• Perform weekly KYC reconciliations and address any outstanding exceptions.
• Handle Reverse KYC requests from clients and interbank counterparties.
• Act as the key liaison with Financial Crime Compliance on KYC/AML matters, including sanctions screening, negative news reviews, and compliance queries.
• Support KYC/AML projects, regulatory initiatives, process improvements, and remediation activities.
• Provide KYC/AML expertise for regulatory reporting and submissions to APAC regulators, including HKMA, MAS, and AUSTRAC.
• Support team development through knowledge sharing and cross-training.

Skills

KYC/AML knowledge

Client onboarding

APAC exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Appian

Unqork

Job description

• Global Investment/Wealth Management
• APAC exposure

About Our Client

Excellent opportunity to join a leading Global Financial Institution as KYC Analyst/Officer to support APAC KYC/Onboarding process.

Job Description

• Partner with the Client Onboarding Team, GAC, and Financial Crime Compliance to ensure timely and effective execution of KYC/AML requirements for client onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Work closely with AML Compliance and business stakeholders to provide KYC guidance and resolve onboarding and review-related issues.
• Manage periodic KYC reviews for existing clients, coordinating documentation collection and review completion.
• Perform weekly KYC reconciliations and address any outstanding exceptions.
• Handle Reverse KYC requests from clients and interbank counterparties.
• Act as the key liaison with Financial Crime Compliance on KYC/AML matters, including sanctions screening, negative news reviews, and compliance queries.
• Support KYC/AML projects, regulatory initiatives, process improvements, and remediation activities.
• Provide KYC/AML expertise for regulatory reporting and submissions to APAC regulators, including HKMA, MAS, and AUSTRAC.
• Support team development through knowledge sharing and cross-training.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor degree
• 1+ year of experience in Client Onboarding, KYC, or AML within a global financial institution.
• Exposure to Global Markets businesses is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and industry best practices across APAC, including CDD, EDD, sanctions compliance, and ongoing monitoring.
• Familiarity with onboarding or workflow platforms (e.g., Appian, Unqork) is advantageous.
• Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills are beneficial but not required.

What's on Offer

• APAC Exposure