KYC & Compliance Lead, Corporate Banking

OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 558,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a seasoned KYC specialist to manage customer due diligence reviews and tagging within Wholesale Banking Group. You will collaborate with relationship managers and Compliance to ensure regulatory adherence and timely reporting.

The role involves leading AML/KYC processes for high-risk accounts, contributing to projects, and providing guidance to junior staff while maintaining strong governance and risk controls.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant disciplines.
• Compliance-related certifications.
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in Corporate Banking/Compliance.
• Strong understanding of corporate banking products and regulatory requirements.
• Solid CDD knowledge from Corporate / Commercial Banking.
• Knowledge in Payment Intermediaries/ Crypto / Virtual assets CDD requirements & familiarity with regulatory framework is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Professional presentation and report writing skills.
• Well versed with banking and regulatory requirements.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated integrity, independence, and a strong compliance mindset.
• ECF - AML/ CFT (Core level) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough customer due diligence reviews on Corporate, Financial Institutions customers in accordance with regulatory and internal policies.
• Assist in daily name screening reviews and RFI handling to ensure AML compliance.
• Oversee transaction reviews for nostro/vostro accounts for correspondent banking relationships.
• Coordinate onboarding and EDD for high-risk accounts including Payment Intermediaries and VASP.
• Track sign-off of reviews by RMs and Team Heads, Compliance and Head of WBG.
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members on KYC/AML matters.

Skills

CDD knowledge

Corporate Banking

Regulatory requirements

MS Office

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Report writing

Integrity

AML/CFT

Education

PhD

Bachelor's degree in Business / Finance / Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a seasoned KYC specialist to manage customer due diligence reviews and tagging within Wholesale Banking Group. You will collaborate with relationship managers and Compliance to ensure regulatory adherence and timely reporting.

The role involves leading AML/KYC processes for high-risk accounts, contributing to projects, and providing guidance to junior staff while maintaining strong governance and risk controls.