KYC Operations Specialist — Risk & Compliance SME

CLSA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA is seeking a KYC Analyst to perform periodic reviews and client onboarding-related tasks within a regulated environment in Hong Kong. You will act as SME to guide clients through KYC requirements and document variations, and perform risk and regulatory classification of existing clients.

You will verify documents, interact with clients for periodic reviews, and escalate exceptions to AML or Compliance as needed, while staying updated on regulatory changes and supporting internal audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• 3–5 years relevant experience in KYC/client onboarding.
• Experience with various client types (Institutions, Corporates, SPVs, Trusts, Funds, FIs).
• Strong understanding of constitutional documents and corporate structures.
• Mandarin proficiency is advantageous for reviewing Chinese documents.
• Knowledge of HK SFC AMLO and MAS KYC requirements necessary.
• Industry knowledge, including products, markets, and front-to-back processes, a plus.
• Attention to detail, process orientation, time management, organizational and relationship-building skills, and strong investigative ability.

Responsibilities

• The main responsibilities include periodic review and other KYC-related tasks; client onboarding is not part of the scope.
• Act as SME to guide clients through the KYC Requirements and document variations.
• Risk and regulatory classification of existing clients.
• Interact with clients for periodic reviews and resolve issues from screening processes, escalating exceptions to AML or Compliance as appropriate.
• Conduct in-depth analysis on client ownership structures via public sources or provided documents, and support the team with additional confirmation or approvals if needed.
• Verify submitted documents with external data sources and screening tools per Customer Identification Program.
• Stay updated on process/regulatory changes and ensure open communication across regions.
• Respond to internal audit queries on KYC processes and client files.
• Other KYC-related tasks may be assigned from time to time.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

KYC/AML knowledge

Communication skills

Investigative ability

Regulatory knowledge

Document review

Client onboarding experience

Tools

Screening tools

Job description

CLSA is seeking a KYC Analyst to perform periodic reviews and client onboarding-related tasks within a regulated environment in Hong Kong. You will act as SME to guide clients through KYC requirements and document variations, and perform risk and regulatory classification of existing clients.

You will verify documents, interact with clients for periodic reviews, and escalate exceptions to AML or Compliance as needed, while staying updated on regulatory changes and supporting internal audits.