Senior KYC Analyst

Longbridge Singapore; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 391,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Longbridge is an AI-powered online brokerage that serves global investors from its Hong Kong operations. The company emphasizes a risk-based AML approach and robust KYC/CDD practices across onboarding and client reviews.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or law, plus 2+ years of KYC/CDD experience within an SFC-licensed entity in Hong Kong. Strong English and Chinese skills are essential in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law or related discipline.
• 2+ 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 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).
• ACAMS or equivalent AML certification.
• Experience with KYC/screening systems and high-volume onboarding.
• Experience with KYC/CDD procedures for corporate clients is an advantage.

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 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Documentation discipline

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese/Mand

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Law

Tools

KYC screening systems

Job description

About Us

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)

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 2 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.