KYC Operations Specialist — Risk & Compliance SME

eFinancialCareers Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

eFinancialCareers Ltd. is seeking a KYC & Client Onboarding Specialist in Hong Kong with 4+ years of KYC experience. You will guide clients through KYC requirements, perform risk classifications, and verify documents using external sources.

Mandarin proficiency is advantageous for Chinese documents. You will collaborate across regions to ensure regulatory compliance and effective onboarding. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and a solid understanding of HK

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• At least 4 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• 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

• 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.

Skills

KYC compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

eFinancialCareers Ltd. is seeking a KYC & Client Onboarding Specialist in Hong Kong with 4+ years of KYC experience. You will guide clients through KYC requirements, perform risk classifications, and verify documents using external sources.

Mandarin proficiency is advantageous for Chinese documents. You will collaborate across regions to ensure regulatory compliance and effective onboarding. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and a solid understanding of HK