KYC Operations & Compliance Lead - Fintech

Chung Yick Tung Finance Technology Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

Medical and dental insurance coverage

Professional development and training

Fast-track career progression

Job summary

Chung Yick Tung Finance Technology Limited is seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee daily KYC/KYB operations, onboarding, CDD/EDD, and sanctions screening in a fintech environment in Hong Kong.

You will ensure AMLO and Money Lenders Ordinance compliance, coordinate with banks and card schemes, conduct high-volume KYC cases, and drive process improvements while reporting to Head of Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• 3-5 years of relevant KYC/AML experience in fintech or financial services.
• Fluent Mandarin; Cantonese and English is a plus.
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills; able to handle high-volume KYC cases.
• Proficient in office software and KYC/AML systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC reviews for individuals and corporate customers, perform CDD/EDD, and verify identity documents and related records.
• Conduct risk-based customer risk rating and determine due diligence levels and review cycles.
• Perform EDD on high-risk customers, PEPs, sanctions hits, and adverse media, and prepare escalation reports.
• Maintain complete, auditable KYC records for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Conduct KYB reviews for merchants in cross-border e-commerce and related sectors; assess business models and sources of funds.
• Liaise with banks, card schemes, and PSPs on KYC/KYB requirements for onboarding.
• Support onboarding for card issuance and cross-border payments; identify high-risk jurisdictions and patterns.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening; manage alerts and resolution.
• Assist in transaction monitoring and prepare STRs; support submission to JFIU.
• Perform periodic and event-driven reviews; update KYC information and risk ratings.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin

Strong communication

Data analysis

Documentation

Coordination

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in related field

Tools

KYC/AML systems

Office software

Job description

Chung Yick Tung Finance Technology Limited is seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee daily KYC/KYB operations, onboarding, CDD/EDD, and sanctions screening in a fintech environment in Hong Kong.

You will ensure AMLO and Money Lenders Ordinance compliance, coordinate with banks and card schemes, conduct high-volume KYC cases, and drive process improvements while reporting to Head of Compliance.