Senior Associate - KYC Control ($30-35k)

Charterhouse Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Limited seeks a Senior Associate in KYC Control & Governance. The role focuses on second-line review, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with Business, Compliance, and AML stakeholders to uphold robust due diligence.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in KYC/CDD, AML, or related areas, with strong awareness of regulatory developments and governance framework improvements. Cantonese/Mandarin helpful for regional work in Hong Kong.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of KYC/CDD/AML and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with sanctions screening and client risk assessment.
• Ability to provide guidance to front-office on KYC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent reviews of KYC and due diligence for onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Assess client risk and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policies.
• Review sanctions, PEP, adverse news, and AML screening results for concerns and escalation.
• Provide guidance to onboarding teams on KYC requirements and documentation standards.
• Monitor outstanding KYC issues and escalate to management and AML Compliance.

Skills

KYC

CDD

AML

Client onboarding

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Law/Risk Management

Job description

Senior Associate - KYC Control ($30-35k)

A reputable international bank is seeking a Senior Associate, KYC Control & Governance. This role sits within the bank's KYC Control function and serves as a key second-line review and oversight partner, working closely with Business, Compliance, and AML stakeholders to ensure robust client due diligence standards and regulatory compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with solid KYC, CDD, AML, sanctions screening, or client onboarding review experience looking to develop a broader governance and control perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent reviews of KYC and customer due diligence documentation for client onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Assess client risk profiles and ensure KYC documentation complies with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Review sanctions, PEP, adverse news, and AML screening results, identify potential concerns, and elevate cases where appropriate.
• Provide guidance to front-office and onboarding teams on KYC requirements, documentation standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor outstanding KYC issues and ensure timely escalation to management and AML Compliance functions.
• Support the enhancement of KYC controls, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Participate in regulatory change initiatives and contribute to policy and procedure reviews.
• Collaborate with Compliance, AML, Operations, and Technology teams on process improvement and system enhancement projects.
• Keep abreast of AML/KYC regulatory developments and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Degree holder in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of banking experience within KYC, CDD, Client Onboarding, Financial Crime Compliance, AML Compliance, KYC Control, or related functions.
• Good understanding of AML, KYC, sanctions screening, customer risk assessment, and periodic review requirements.
• AML/CFT qualifications such as CAMS or ICA certification would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in English; Cantonese and Mandarin are beneficial.