Specialist, Know Your Customer (FIG), Institutional Banking Group

DBS Bank Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Ltd in Hong Kong seeks a Compliance professional to perform CDD/KYC review and onboarding while ensuring adherence to AML/KYC policies and regulatory expectations. The role requires close collaboration with Front Office and internal control teams.

Candidates should have university education, and hands-on AML/KYC experience, with strong communication and risk awareness relevant to the Asia Pacific region. HK-based position at One Island East with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in CDD/KYC or risk & control related work.
• Knowledge of AML compliance and sanctions frameworks.
• Strong writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Front Office to conduct Customer Due Diligence and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with AML/KYC policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage CDD reviews efficiently and raise deficiencies to management.
• Stay updated on AML/CFT developments affecting due diligence.

Skills

CDD/KYC experience

Regulatory AML knowledge

Analytical skills

Business writing

Communication skills

Client focus

Education

University degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Business FunctionCorporate and Investment Banking provides corporate customers with a full range of commercial banking products and services, including cash management services, current accounts, time deposits, trade finance, working capital finance, term loans and foreign exchange. Through our continued commitment, DBS has cultivated long-standing relationships with its customers in the region that are based on account relationship management, service differentiation, product development and rigorous credit standards.ResponsibilitiesPartner with Front Office to conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) to ensure full compliance with AML/ KYC related policies and regulatory requirements / expectations during corporate banking customer onboarding and CDD reviewsEffectively and efficiently manage CDD reviews and onboarding requests to ensure timely completionMaintain high standard of excellence in handling internal and external customer queries in view of the stringent regulatory requirementsHighlight deficiencies, suspicious or other non-compliance issues to relevant parties and managementParticipate actively in adhoc initiatives to enhance internal operational efficiency, employee journey and customer experienceKeep abreast of local and global AML / CFT developments that impact due diligence and ensure compliance with all other controls and processesQualificationsUniversity graduate, preferably in Finance4+ years of CDD/KYC or risk & control related experienceGood business writing, analytical, and communication skillsKnowledge of regulatory frameworks related to AML and sanctionsStrong sense of risk awareness, knowledge of business environment and industry developments within the Asia Pacific region.Skills preferredCertified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Associate AML Professional (AAMLP), International Compliance Association (ICA) Diploma/Certification in AML or other relevant CDD/KYC/AML professional qualificationsAbility to be client centric while balancing business needs and controlsLocation:One Island EastJob:ComplianceSchedule:RegularEmployee Status:Full time