<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Our client, a leading investment bank, is seeking a highly experienced professional to join their client onboarding team to support both high-net-worth clients and fund houses. This role will be acting as a team leader to provide guidance to the team.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><ul><li>Oversee periodic KYC reviews and other related due diligence tasks (note: client onboarding is not part of this role).</li><li>Lead and mentor the local KYC team, coordinating closely with the Head of KYC Operations to ensure consistent standards and workflow efficiency.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process and technology enhancements, and contribute to their implementation.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert to advise clients on KYC requirements and document expectations.</li><li>Perform risk and regulatory classifications of existing clients in line with internal policies.</li><li>Engage directly with clients during periodic reviews to resolve screening issues and escalate exceptions to AML or Compliance when necessary.</li><li>Conduct detailed analysis of client ownership structures using public sources and submitted documents; assist the team with additional verification or approvals as required.</li><li>Verify client documentation using external data sources and screening tools in line with Customer Identification Program standards.</li><li>Stay informed of regulatory and process updates, ensuring timely communication across regional teams.</li><li>Respond to internal audit queries and support ongoing improvements to KYC processes and file quality.</li><li>Handle additional KYC-related responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or above.</li><li>At least 8 years of relevant KYC or client due diligence experience, preferably within banking.</li><li>Hands-on experience with diverse client types (institutions, corporates, SPVs, trusts, funds, and financial institutions).</li><li>Strong knowledge of corporate structures and constitutional documentation.</li><li>Excellent command of written and spoken English; Mandarin proficiency is an advantage for reviewing Chinese documents.</li><li>Familiarity with HK SFC AMLO and MAS KYC requirements is essential.</li><li>Broad understanding of financial products, markets, and front-to-back processes is a plus.</li><li>High attention to detail, strong analytical and investigative skills, and the ability to manage time and priorities effectively.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.</li></ul><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/QW5keS5jaG93LjQ2Mzc2LjEwOTE1QHJoaWhrLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">