KYC/CDD Specialist

Links International; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Links International is seeking an SME Banking CDD professional to support centralized CDD activities. You will conduct CDD for SME clients, act as maker for reviews, and prepare comprehensive information with public search results.

Ensure AML risk is managed in accordance with global and local regulations, and collaborate with RMs, CSO, and other teams. The role requires a degree in Business/Finance, 2+ years in CDD/KYC/AML, and fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin).

Qualifications

• Experience in CDD/KYC/AML compliance within banking or financial institutions.
• Solid understanding of AML regulatory requirements and global/local standards.
• Proven ability to communicate with internal stakeholders accurately and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support centralized CDD function for SME Banking.
• Conduct CDD and act as maker for periodic reviews and trigger events.
• Prepare and review detailed CDD information including public search results.
• Ensure AML risk is managed in line with regulatory requirements.

Skills

CDD/KYC AML

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

Degree in Business/Finance

Job description

• Support the centralized Customer Due Diligence (CDD) function in SME Banking.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and act as a maker role on periodic reviews and trigger events for SME clients.
• Prepare and review the detailed CDD information including public search results for review per the Bank's standard.
• Ensure AML risk is effectively managed in accordance with global and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of information and completion of CDD within assigned timeframe.
• Handling of ad-hoc CDD projects as required.
• Liaise and work with internal departments/ RMs/ CSO / CDD maker to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Proactive management, supervision and monitoring of an existing pool of non-borrowing accounts.
• Assist Team Manager to supervise team members' daily operation and to ensure full compliance with both external regulatory & internal compliance policies, standards, guidelines & procedures.

Key Requirements:

• Degree holder in Business, Finance or other related disciplines.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in CDD/ KYC/ AML Compliance in banking or financial institutions.
• Holder of Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) or Certified AML Professional (CAMLP) is preferred.
• Knowledge of banking operations procedures, banking products & facilities and customer requirements.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin).
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate with internal stakeholders accurately and effectively.
• Analytical, cooperative, proactive with high sense of responsibility and teamwork.
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to tight timeframes.