Senior Analyst – Client Onboarding KYC HNW (6-month contract)

The Edge Partnership

Hong Kong

2-5 Years

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Posted a month ago

Job Description

Our client is seeking a meticulous and riskaware Client Onboarding KYC Analyst to join the Hong Kong private banking team on a 6month contract. You will support onboarding for highnetworth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients, ensuring compliance with Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) regulatory requirements and the bank's global AML/KYC standards.

You will partner closely with Relationship Managers, Compliance (2LoD), and Operations to deliver highquality KYC reviews while maintaining efficient onboarding experience for clients.

Please email your cv directly in word format with job reference no. JOB - 16077 to [Confidential Information]

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

Perform KYC/CDD reviews for newtobank clients, account openings, periodic reviews, and eventdriven reviews.
Ensure client documentation meets HKMA, bank policy, and bookingcenter requirements.
Liaise with RMs to obtain complete and accurate information from clients.
Conduct risk assessments aligned with HKMA's riskbased approach (RBA).
Complete enhanced due diligence (EDD) on higherrisk clients (PEPs, highrisk jurisdictions, complex structures).
Prepare wellstructured EDD/SOW/SOF narratives consistent with regulatory expectations and internal audit standard
Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable KYC files for HKMA inspection standards.

Role requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related discipline.
2-5+ years of relevant KYC/CDD/EDD experience within private banking/wealth management in Hong Kong.
Strong understanding of HKMA AML/CFT requirements and client onboarding standards.
Hands-on experience with KYC/CLM platforms (e.g., Fenergo, Pega, Salesforce).
Proficiency in screening tools such as WorldCheck, Dow Jones, Acuris, Refinitiv, or equivalent.
Strong MS Excel and documentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Cantonese and/or Mandarin is a strong advantage.