KYC/CDD AML Specialist - 1-Year Contract

United Overseas Bank Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited seeks a Contract Officer in KYC/CDD within Anti-Financial Crime Ops for a 1-year assignment in Hong Kong. You will support CRS/FATCA remediation, review tax information, self-certifications, tax residency and entity classification.

Responsibilities include data completeness checks, reviewing KYC/CDD records, supporting remediation, acting as a liaison with Relationship Managers, Compliance and business units, ensuring approvals per AML/CFT policies, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication in English and Chinese.
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in CDD/KYC, AML/CFT or related financial crime operations.
• Knowledge of KYC/CDD requirements and FATCA/CRS is preferred.
• Holder of AML related qualification (such as AAMLP / CAMPL / CAMS) will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support CRS/FATCA remediation activities and review tax information, self-certifications, tax residency, entity classification and Controlling Person information.
• Perform CRS/FATCA data completeness and reasonableness assessments and identify missing or inconsistent information requiring remediation.
• Review existing KYC/CDD records to determine whether classifications are adequately supported and rectify discrepancies.
• Act as a liaison point for stakeholders including Relationship Managers, Compliance and business units to provide guidance and clarification.
• Escalate suspicious activities or key AML/CFT risks to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper documentation, case tracking and audit trail of remediation activities and governance reporting.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Team player

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related banking discipline

Job description

United Overseas Bank Limited seeks a Contract Officer in KYC/CDD within Anti-Financial Crime Ops for a 1-year assignment in Hong Kong. You will support CRS/FATCA remediation, review tax information, self-certifications, tax residency and entity classification.

Responsibilities include data completeness checks, reviewing KYC/CDD records, supporting remediation, acting as a liaison with Relationship Managers, Compliance and business units, ensuring approvals per AML/CFT policies, and maintaining