KYC Risk & Controls Lead - APAC CLD

Societe Generale SA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale in Hong Kong seeks a KYC Risk & Control Manager within the CLD Controls Office to ensure end-to-end control environments across the client lifecycle in APAC CLD. You will oversee inspections, track remediation, and implement enhanced controls to strengthen processes and reporting.

The role requires deep AML/CFT knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a high-pressure, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in client onboarding/KYC, Compliance, controls, or audit.
• Ability to identify issues and communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration with teams and proactive problem solving.
• Optional CAMS certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory inspections, internal and external audits, and Compliance testing programs relating to APAC CLD.
• Manage tracking and delivery of inspection recommendations, ensuring stakeholders are informed and commitments are completed on time.
• Evaluate inspection findings and recommendations and implement new or enhanced controls to strengthen processes.
• Identify and remediate control gaps, lead operational remediation, and agree proper corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Monitor control effectiveness and enhance the control framework as it matures.
• Lead control meetings with CLD production managers to address operating risk and regulatory initiatives.

Skills

AML/CFT knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Societe Generale in Hong Kong seeks a KYC Risk & Control Manager within the CLD Controls Office to ensure end-to-end control environments across the client lifecycle in APAC CLD. You will oversee inspections, track remediation, and implement enhanced controls to strengthen processes and reporting.

The role requires deep AML/CFT knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a high-pressure, fast-paced setting.