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KYC Analyst (APAC) - Global Markets

Hong Kong Permanent View Job Description
Excellent opportunity to join a leading Global Financial Institution as KYC Analyst/Officer to support APAC KYC/Onboarding process.
  • Global Investment/Wealth Management
  • APAC exposure

About Our Client

Excellent opportunity to join a leading Global Financial Institution as KYC Analyst/Officer to support APAC KYC/Onboarding process.

Job Description

  • Partner with the Client Onboarding Team, GAC, and Financial Crime Compliance to ensure timely and effective execution of KYC/AML requirements for client onboarding and periodic reviews.
  • Work closely with AML Compliance and business stakeholders to provide KYC guidance and resolve onboarding and review-related issues.
  • Manage periodic KYC reviews for existing clients, coordinating documentation collection and review completion.
  • Perform weekly KYC reconciliations and address any outstanding exceptions.
  • Handle Reverse KYC requests from clients and interbank counterparties.
  • Act as the key liaison with Financial Crime Compliance on KYC/AML matters, including sanctions screening, negative news reviews, and compliance queries.
  • Support KYC/AML projects, regulatory initiatives, process improvements, and remediation activities.
  • Provide KYC/AML expertise for regulatory reporting and submissions to APAC regulators, including HKMA, MAS, and AUSTRAC.
  • Support team development through knowledge sharing and cross-training.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor degree
  • 1+ year of experience in Client Onboarding, KYC, or AML within a global financial institution.
  • Exposure to Global Markets businesses is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and industry best practices across APAC, including CDD, EDD, sanctions compliance, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Familiarity with onboarding or workflow platforms (e.g., Appian, Unqork) is advantageous.
  • Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills are beneficial but not required.

What's on Offer

  • APAC Exposure
Contact
Ching Lau
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7124509
Phone number
+852 3602 2426

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Operations / Middle Office - Banking / Securities
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Ching Lau
Consultant phone
+852 3602 2426
Job Reference
JN-102026-7124509

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