KYC Control & Governance Associate — AML/Compliance

All Star Agency; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

All Star Agency in Hong Kong seeks an Associate – KYC Control & Governance to support independent review and control of KYC documentation, client due diligence and periodic-review activities, ensuring onboarding standards and screening meet regulatory requirements.

This role sits within a KYC control function and collaborates with Business, Compliance, AML and operations, ideal for banking professionals with account documentation and KYC review experience seeking broader exposure to AML/CFT

Qualifications

• University degree or professional qualification in Business, Finance, Law, Accounting, Banking or a related discipline.
• 3+ years banking experience involving customer account documentation, onboarding, KYC/CDD review, periodic review or related operations.
• Good knowledge of KYC, CDD, AML/CFT and sanctions-screening requirements.
• AAMLP, CAMLP, ACAMS or equivalent certification is advantageous.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail to identify control gaps.
• Excellent written and spoken English with clear communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent due diligence reviews of customer account-opening and periodic-review documentation.
• Provide guidance to business teams on KYC documentation and due-diligence standards; escalate where required.
• Monitor KYC control issues and remediation items; update management and escalate material concerns.
• Review sanctions and AML-screening results and coordinate escalation for investigation and record keeping.
• Track regulatory developments in KYC and AML/CFT; support updates to procedures and documentation requirements.
• Support KYC-related process and system initiatives, including control improvements and platform projects.

Skills

KYC review

CDD

AML/CFT

Documentation

Regulatory change

Stakeholder liaison

Education

University degree or professional qualification

Job description

All Star Agency in Hong Kong seeks an Associate – KYC Control & Governance to support independent review and control of KYC documentation, client due diligence and periodic-review activities, ensuring onboarding standards and screening meet regulatory requirements.

This role sits within a KYC control function and collaborates with Business, Compliance, AML and operations, ideal for banking professionals with account documentation and KYC review experience seeking broader exposure to AML/CFT