KYC Specialist - Corporate Banking

Links International; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Links International is seeking a KYC/AML Compliance Analyst in Hong Kong Island to perform client due diligence on corporate accounts and monitor ongoing AML risks. You will screen clients, maintain records, and work with regional relationship managers to gather required information, ensuring strict regulatory adherence.

The role requires a degree in business/finance with 2+ years in KYC/CDD/AML and fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Business, Finance or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of CDD/KYC/AML compliance experience.
• AAMLP or CAMLP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin).
• Strong communication, time management and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC and CDD analysis on corporate clients for new accounts and periodic reviews.
• Conduct KYC screening (PEP, watchlists) and maintain client status records.
• Ensure AML risk is managed and account openings comply with regulations.
• Collaborate with regional relationship managers to obtain client information.
• Proactively manage and monitor a pool of existing non-borrowing accounts.
• Assist Team Manager to supervise daily operations and uphold compliance standards.

Skills

KYC/AML knowledge

Customer communication

Time management

Teamwork

Bilingual English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

KYC screening tools

Job description

• Perform KYC (Know-Your-Customer) Analysis and CDD (Customer Due Diligence) on corporate clients for new client accounts and periodic CDD review on existing client accounts.
• Conduct KYC screening (such as PEP checking and Caution list checking), set up and maintain records of status for each client including public search results for review per the Bank's standard.
• Ensure AML risk is effectively managed and account opening of clients are following rule and regulations.
• Work with relationship managers regionally to obtain client information where appropriate.
• Proactive management, supervision and monitoring of an existing pool of non-borrowing accounts.
• Assist Team Manager to supervise team members' daily operation and to ensure full compliance with both external regulatory & internal compliance policies, standards, guidelines & procedures.

Key Requirements:

• Degree holder in Business, Finance or other related disciplines.
• Minimum of 2 year of relevant experience in CDD/ KYC/ AML Compliance in banking or financial institutions.
• Holder of Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) or Certified AML Professional (CAMLP) is preferred.
• Knowledge of banking operations procedures, banking products & facilities and customer requirements.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
• Good at managing customers, able to communicate accurately and effectively.
• Cooperative, proactive with high sense of responsibility and teamwork.
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to tight timeframes.