<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>A leading investment bank is expanding and hiring new talents. The new role will work closely with various internal stakeholders. This expansion reflects the firm's strategic growth in the securities market, aligning with broader industry trends where Chinese firms are increasingly shifting towards wealth management and international expansion. The front office roles will involve direct client interaction and revenue generation through deal fees and investment returns.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Oversee</strong> the <strong>Know Your Customer (KYC)</strong> and <strong>Customer Due Diligence (CDD)</strong> workflow for complete client account openings.</li><li><strong>Ensure compliance</strong> with <strong>Anti-Money Laundering (AML)</strong>, tax evasion, and <strong>Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)</strong> regulations during onboarding and review processes.</li><li><strong>Act as the primary liaison</strong> for internal stakeholders, including Sales, Middle Office, Compliance, FATCA team, and clients, regarding <strong>KYC documentation collection</strong>.</li><li><strong>Conduct verification checks</strong> to ensure submitted documents align with the <strong>Customer Identification Program</strong>; draft and secure approvals for cases involving <strong>Politically Exposed Persons</strong>, sanctions, or adverse news.</li><li><strong>Address issues</strong> arising from screening processes professionally and <strong>escalate exceptions</strong> to the Chief Operating Officer, Regional Head of AML, or Group Head of Compliance as needed.</li><li><strong>Maintain an up-to-date database</strong> of all information, documents, financial reports, and news on accounts for Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit.</li><li><strong>Collaborate</strong> with Legal, Credit, and counterparties on <strong>ISDA/GMRA/GMSLA/EAM</strong> and distribution agreement negotiations, including execution paperwork.</li><li><strong>Coordinate</strong> with Prime Services, Middle Office, and Credit for <strong>post-account setup</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Cantonese.</li><li>Familiarity with account-opening processes is essential.</li><li>Knowledge of financial markets, derivative instruments, and AML regulations, including <strong>SFC requirements</strong> for Hong Kong Professional Investors and <strong>MAS requirements</strong> for Singapore Accredited Investors, is preferred; knowledge of other regional regulations is a bonus.</li><li>Experience with handling <strong>Financial Institutions</strong> or <strong>High Net Worth Individuals </strong>is a plus.</li><li>Detail-oriented, diligent, independent, and able to thrive under pressure.</li><li>Self-motivated, eager to learn, and ready for new challenges.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today </span></strong></p><p>To apply online (Word attachment only), please click the 'Apply' button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>Reference No. 67010-0013325740</em></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/hk/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/hk/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5jaG93LjI3MDkwLjEwOTE1QHJoaWhrLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">