Senior CDD/KYC Leader — Risk & Transformation

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking an experienced CDD/KYC Compliance professional in Hong Kong to review and approve high-risk profiles in accordance with BEA standards. The role emphasizes AML risk mitigation and regulatory alignment within Wealth/Wholesale banking contexts.

You will support the Section Head, design and implement controls, monitor SLAs, and coordinate with Compliance, Audit, and Business Units to resolve complex cases.

Qualifications

• University degree or above in Business Administration, Finance, or other relevant disciplines.
• Professional AML certification (e.g., CAMS, AAMLP) is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in CDD/KYC focusing on Wealth Management/ Personal/ Wholesale/ Correspondent Banking, preferably with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience in managing or coordinating with offshore service providers and local HK support teams is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of operational risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the agility to balance core daily operations with the leadership of complex projects and remediation exercises.
• Good communication skill and risk awareness.
• Proficient in written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin) and English.
• HKIB qualifications
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and strong data reporting/analytical skills to monitor team performance and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve high-risk and complex ongoing CDD/KYC profiles per BEA standards.
• Serve as SME to identify and mitigate AML risks during reviews.
• Assist Section Head in designing, implementing, and optimizing operational controls.
• Oversee daily CDD review team operations to ensure quality throughput.
• Monitor SLA adherence and optimize turnaround times.
• Track team performance metrics and adjust workflows to reduce backlogs.
• Lead and execute bank-wide transformation objectives.
• Coordinate for section in meetings and cross-functional forums.
• Liaise with Business Units, Compliance, and Audit to resolve complex cases and address regulatory changes.
• Facilitate clear communication between frontline staff and the compliance section.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Data reporting / analytics

Risk awareness

Education

University degree in Business Administration / Finance

AML certification (CAMS / AAMLP)

HKIB qualifications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Leadingnation is seeking an experienced CDD/KYC Compliance professional in Hong Kong to review and approve high-risk profiles in accordance with BEA standards. The role emphasizes AML risk mitigation and regulatory alignment within Wealth/Wholesale banking contexts.

You will support the Section Head, design and implement controls, monitor SLAs, and coordinate with Compliance, Audit, and Business Units to resolve complex cases.