Senior KYC Analyst

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

Job summary

Longbridge in Hong Kong is seeking an AML/KYC Compliance Specialist to perform client due diligence, screening and ongoing risk assessments. The role focuses on high-volume onboarding, adherence to SFC guidelines, and maintenance of KYC records. Strong attention to detail and bilingual abilities in English and Cantonese/M Mandarin preferred.

ACAMS certification and experience with screening tools are a plus; join a fast-growing fintech brokerage with robust regulatory controls.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

KYC

AML/CFT

Due diligence

Screening

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Law

ACAMS certification

Tools

KYC systems

Screening tools

Job description

Job Description

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)

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.