Senior Manager, CDD & AML Compliance Leadership

China CITIC Bank International Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

China CITIC Bank International Limited in Hong Kong seeks a senior CDD/KYC professional to lead reference and due diligence exercises, ensure accuracy of reviews, and uphold AML/CTF standards.

You will supervise a team, mentor staff, and liaise with business units to resolve escalations, while maintaining timely reporting and compliance with CNCBI policies.

This role requires 5+ years in banking, strong analytical and communication skills in English and Chinese, and a commitment to risk controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of CDD/ KYC related experience in banking is preferred.
• Strong analytical mind and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

Responsibilities

• Follow up with the collection of detailed customer information and supporting documentation required for the completion of CDD reviews and trigger event reviews.
• Support line manager in leading, coaching and motivating the team that are responsible to complete CDD profile for periodic reviews and triggered reviews.
• Check the completeness and quality of all review documents submitted by CDD makers, including but not limited to the updated customer information, necessary risk and AML assessments, and internal forms, etc.
• Review Name Screening under the Bank’s AML / CTF program
• Review potential breach cases of Sanctions under the Bank’s AML / CTF program
• Support team head to drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational excellence, stream ine and simplify the process, increase productivity, and enhance quality.
• Liaise with BU and customers to handle escalated cases from makers to ensure customer satisfaction and case completeness.
• Support team head to maintain an environment in which customer focus, compliance and risk control are key performance criteria.
• Provide coaching and training to junior staff of the team.
• Ensure accurate and timely management information reporting.
• Support frontline and adhere to anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing controls in accordance with regulatory standards and CNCBI policies.

Job description

China CITIC Bank International Limited in Hong Kong seeks a senior CDD/KYC professional to lead reference and due diligence exercises, ensure accuracy of reviews, and uphold AML/CTF standards.

You will supervise a team, mentor staff, and liaise with business units to resolve escalations, while maintaining timely reporting and compliance with CNCBI policies.

This role requires 5+ years in banking, strong analytical and communication skills in English and Chinese, and a commitment to risk controls.