KYC Control Associate - (Banking Industry) $30k - $34K

ALL-STAR AGENCY; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

ALL-STAR AGENCY is hiring a KYC Control Associate for a leading bank. The role focuses on due diligence, documentation quality and ongoing KYC/AML control across customer portfolios.

You will work with front-line and compliance stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment. Key responsibilities include onboarding checks, guidance to desks on KYC, monitoring issues, sanctions screening reviews, and maintaining up-to-date procedures.

Qualifications

• University degree or relevant professional qualification in Business, Finance, Law or related discipline.
• At least 3 years' banking experience in customer account documentation handling, KYC/CDD review or AML/Compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of AML and KYC regulatory requirements; AML/CFT certification preferred.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail to assess documentation quality.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English; Chinese language skills are a plus.
• Control-minded, proactive and able to work independently while coordinating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence checks on customer account documentation at onboarding and during periodic reviews.
• Provide advice on KYC requirements and liaise with AMLO/Compliance for clarification and approvals when needed.
• Monitor KYC-related issues, prepare reports and escalation cases to Management and AMLO in a timely and structured manner.
• Review sanctions/AML screening results to identify potential true hits and escalation to relevant parties for investigation and resolution.
• Keep up to date with changes in KYC/AML regulations and industry practices, and help translate them into practical procedures and controls.
• Assist the Team Head in developing, implementing and refining KYC policies, procedures and documentation standards, and support system projects relating to KYC compliance and sanctions/AML screening.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

English proficiency

Education

University degree or professional qualification in Business/Finance/Law

Job description

Join a leading bank's KYC Control Associate - KYC Control, focusing on due diligence, documentation quality and ongoing KYC/AML control across customer portfolios. This role suits a banking professional with solid experience in account documentation, KYC/CDD and regulatory compliance who enjoys control-focused work and collaboration with front-line and compliance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence checks on customer account documentation at onboarding and during periodic reviews, ensuring completeness, consistency and adherence to internal and regulatory standards.
• Provide advice and guidance to business desks on KYC requirements and liaise with AMLO/Compliance for clarification and approvals when needed.
• Monitor KYC-related issues, prepare reports and escalation cases to Management and AMLO in a timely and structured manner.
• Review sanctions/AML screening results to identify potential true hits and escalation to relevant parties for investigation and resolution.
• Keep up to date with changes in KYC/AML regulations and industry practices, and help translate them into practical procedures and controls.
• Assist the Team Head in developing, implementing and refining KYC policies, procedures and documentation standards, and support system projects relating to KYC compliance and sanctions/AML screening.

Requirements

• University degree or relevant professional qualification in Business, Finance, Law or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' banking experience in customer account documentation handling, KYC/CDD review or AML/Compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of AML and KYC regulatory requirements and market practices; AML/CFT certification (e.g. AAMLP/CAMLP or equivalent) is preferred.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to assess documentation quality and identify gaps or issues.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, especially in English; Chinese language skills are an advantage for internal and client communication.
• Control-minded, proactive and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with business, operations and compliance stakeholders.