Private Banking KYC & AML AVP — Risk & Advisory

uobgroup; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

UOB Hong Kong is seeking an experienced AML/KYC professional to lead KYC onboarding and ongoing reviews, ensuring compliance with HKMA and SFC regulations. The role engages Front Office and Compliance across HK and Singapore, providing advisory support and driving process improvements.

Candidates with 5-8 years of AML/KYC experience and ACAMS are encouraged to apply, with potential AVP/VP consideration based on experience.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Business or Law.
• 5-8 years' AML/KYC experience; ACAMS is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HKMA and SFC AML/CFT requirements.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua.
• Mature, hands-on and independent, able to perform under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Team player with ability to engage with cross-functional stakeholders and senior management.
• Candidates may be considered for AVP/VP positions depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Review onboarding and periodic KYC documentation for completeness, accuracy and AML/CFT compliance.
• Perform screening, SOW validation, adverse news, CRS and FATCA reviews with clear rationale and conclusions.
• Work with Front Office, Compliance and other stakeholders in HK and Singapore to support onboarding and ongoing reviews.
• Monitor onboarding and OGR status and raise issues for timely resolution; identify gaps and support improvements.
• Support post-STR reviews, information gathering, transaction checks and monitoring of recurring flags.
• Support UAT and system enhancements; participate in KYC/AML improvement initiatives and projects.

Skills

AML/KYC

Compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Bilingual EN/CN

Education

University degree in Accounting/Business/Law

Job description

UOB Hong Kong is seeking an experienced AML/KYC professional to lead KYC onboarding and ongoing reviews, ensuring compliance with HKMA and SFC regulations. The role engages Front Office and Compliance across HK and Singapore, providing advisory support and driving process improvements.

Candidates with 5-8 years of AML/KYC experience and ACAMS are encouraged to apply, with potential AVP/VP consideration based on experience.