Senior KYC Analyst

Longbridge HongKong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Longbridge HongKong is seeking a seasoned KYC professional to join its Hong Kong office. You will conduct customer due diligence, monitor on-boarding, perform ongoing reviews, and ensure compliance with the SFC AML/CFT guidelines.

You will work with the AML team, screen for sanctions/PEP/adverse media, maintain CDD records, and assist audits. Fluency in English and Chinese is required; ACAMS or similar certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Business, Law or related field.
• 3+ years of KYC/CDD experience within an SFC-licensed corporation, bank or financial institution in Hong Kong.
• Solid knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and SFC guidelines.
• Hands-on experience with name screening, PEP/sanctions screening and adverse media checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) for onboarding and ongoing reviews.
• Conduct KYC verification and source of wealth assessments.
• Carry out name screening against sanctions, PEP lists and adverse media and investigate matches.
• Perform periodic reviews and risk-based client relationship assessments.
• Assess and assign customer risk ratings and escalate high-risk cases to MLRO.
• Maintain accurate client records and CDD documentation across systems.
• Support enhancement of KYC/CDD procedures and assist with audits and regulatory reviews.

Skills

KYC/CDD

AML

Screening

PEP screening

Onboarding

Risk assessment

Documentation

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Law

Job description

Longbridge is an AI-Powered online brokerage that serves global investors with optimal trading experiences through building worldwide trading infrastructure and networks. Established in March 2019, Longbridge holds 22 financial licenses and qualifications across the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand and other regions, having secured over US $150 million in strategic investments from major financial and investment institutions. Its subsidiary, Longbridge Securities (Hong Kong) Limited (CE No.: BPX066), holds Type 1, 2, 4, and 9 licenses issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD) and simplified due diligence for individual and corporate clients at onboarding and on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct KYC verification, beneficial ownership identification and source of wealth / source of funds assessments.
• Carry out name screening against sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEP) and adverse media lists, and investigate and disposition potential matches.
• Perform periodic reviews and trigger-event reviews of client relationships based on risk rating and review cycles.
• Assess and assign customer risk ratings in accordance with the firm's risk-based approach.
• Escalate high-risk clients, unusual findings and potential suspicious activity to the AML team / MLRO.
• Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date client records and CDD documentation in relevant systems.
• Support the enhancement of KYC/CDD procedures, workflows and screening tooling, and assist with audits and regulatory reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' KYC/CDD experience within an SFC-licensed corporation, bank or financial institution in Hong Kong.
• Solid knowledge of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615) and the SFC AML/CFT Guideline.
• Hands-on experience with name screening, PEP/sanctions screening and adverse media checks.
• Familiarity with individual and corporate onboarding, beneficial ownership structures and source of funds/wealth assessment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and sound documentation discipline.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), including reading Chinese-language documents.
• ACAMS or equivalent AML certification.
• Experience with KYC/screening systems and high-volume, digital-first onboarding.
• Experience with KYC/CDD procedures for corporate clients will be an advantage.