KYC Analyst/Senior KYC Analyst

Longbridge; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Longbridge is seeking a KYC/CDD Analyst in Hong Kong to perform client due diligence, screening, and risk assessments for onboarding and ongoing relationships. You will work under SFC AML/CFT guidelines, maintaining precise records and collaborating with the AML team.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Law, 1+ year KYC/CDD experience in HK, ACAMS preferred, and fluency in English and Chinese. This is a regulatory-compliant role in a dynamic, global brokerage environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of KYC/CDD experience in an SFC-licensed firm or financial institution in Hong Kong.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT laws and SFC guidelines; ACAMS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD) and simplified due diligence for onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
• Conduct KYC verification, identify beneficial ownership and assess source of wealth/funds.
• Screen against sanctions and PEP lists; investigate and disposition matches.
• Carry out periodic reviews and assign customer risk ratings per risk-based approach.
• Escalate high-risk cases to AML team/MLRO and maintain accurate KYC records.

Skills

KYC/CDD

AML/CFT

Screening

Risk assessment

Onboarding

Documentation

English and Chinese

ACAMS

KYC systems

Corporate clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Law or related

Tools

KYC software

Job description

Longbridge is an AI-Powered online brokerage that serves global investors with optimal trading experiences through building worldwide trading infrastructure and networks. Established in March 2019, Longbridge holds 22 financial licenses and qualifications across the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand and other regions, having secured over US $150 million in strategic investments from major financial and investment institutions. Its subsidiary, Longbridge Securities (Hong Kong) Limited (CE No.: BPX066), holds Type 1, 2, 4, and 9 licenses issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD) and simplified due diligence for individual and corporate clients at onboarding and on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct KYC verification, beneficial ownership identification and source of wealth / source of funds assessments.
• Carry out name screening against sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEP) and adverse media lists, and investigate and disposition potential matches.
• Perform periodic reviews and trigger-event reviews of client relationships based on risk rating and review cycles.
• Assess and assign customer risk ratings in accordance with the firm's risk-based approach.
• Escalate high-risk clients, unusual findings and potential suspicious activity to the AML team / MLRO.
• Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date client records and CDD documentation in relevant systems.
• Support the enhancement of KYC/CDD procedures, workflows and screening tooling, and assist with audits and regulatory reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 years' KYC/CDD experience within an SFC-licensed corporation, bank or financial institution in Hong Kong.
• Solid knowledge of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615) and the SFC AML/CFT Guideline.
• Hands-on experience with name screening, PEP/sanctions screening and adverse media checks.
• Familiarity with individual and corporate onboarding, beneficial ownership structures and source of funds/wealth assessment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and sound documentation discipline.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), including reading Chinese-language documents.
• ACAMS or equivalent AML certification.
• Experience with KYC/screening systems and high-volume, digital-first onboarding.
• Experience with KYC/CDD procedures for corporate clients will be an advantage.