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KYC/CDD Associate - International FI firm!

Tsim Sha Tsui Permanent HK$35,000 - HK$40,000 per month (HK$420,000 - HK$480,000 per year) View Job Description
Our client is a top Japanese investment bank and securities firm. They are currently looking for a KYC/CDD Associate to join the KYC team to handle KYC/ CDD, periodic review and screening for FI, institutional and corporate clients in HK & SG markets. The candidate should have at least 3-5 years of working experience in KYC/ CDD, periodic review, screening for FI clients within international corporate investment bank/ securities firm/ brokerage firm.
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  • Huge exposure
  • International working environment

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Japanese financial services firm. They are now opening an exciting position for a KYC/CDD Associate to join the KYC team to handle KYC/ CDD, periodic review and name screening for FI/ institutional/ corporate clients in Hong Kong and Singapore. The firm provides a wealth of financial products and services covering regional brokerage, sales, trading, research, corporate finance, ECM, DCM and M&A advisory. Their clients range from financial institutions and hedge funds to governments and multinational professional investors.

Job Description

  • Responsible for end to end KYC process for FI/ institutional/ corporate clients in Hong Kong and Singapore
  • Conduct analysis on the ownership structure of the client via publicly available source or company documentation to meet full KYC due diligence
  • Perform various client checks including AML/KYC, World-Check, Professional Investor rules, CRS and FATCA in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Perform account documentation checking for new account opening and existing accounts
  • Conduct name screening to assist due diligence check during new client on-boarding, periodic review, and event driven reviews
  • Conduct enhanced due diligence for high-risk accounts/PEP and compile AML related escalations to Compliance
  • Keep track with KYC on-boarding status and completion of follow up actions arising from periodic reviews and other on-going AML/KYC related matters
  • Work closely with Legal and Compliance on documentation requirements and ensure in compliance with regulatory controls

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business or relevant discipline
  • 3-5 years of working experience in KYC/ CDD, periodic review, screening, account documentation checking for FI, Institutional and Corporate clients within international corporate investment bank/ securities firm/ brokerage firm
  • Strong knowledge of MAS AML/KYC requirement and strong knowledge in Singapore entity booking is preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Cantonese

What's on Offer

  • Huge exposure
  • International working environment
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Medical benefits
  • 20 days AL
Contact
Esther Liu
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6507916
Phone number
+852 3602 2485

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Compliance & Legal
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Tsim Sha Tsui
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Esther Liu
Consultant phone
+852 3602 2485
Job Reference
JN-082024-6507916

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