The Company
Our client is a specialist management consulting firm partnering with leading financial institutions across Asia. For this assignment, they are supporting a global financial institution with a strong presence in Hong Kong and Singapore, which businesses covers corporate and investment banking, asset management, private banking, and insurance.
The Team
As part of the Client Onboarding / KYC team, you will be responsible for reviewing and validating client documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Role & Responsibilities (Maker or Checker) :
Makers (Preparation / First Level Review) :
- Collect, review, and validate KYC documents for new and existing clients (corporates, funds, financial institutions).
- Perform due diligence checks (CDD / EDD) including screening, beneficial ownership, and risk rating.
- Ensure timely and accurate onboarding of clients, escalating issues when necessary.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (sales, compliance, operations) to resolve documentation or data gaps.
Checkers (Validation / Quality Control) :
Perform second-level review of client files prepared by Makers.Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of KYC documentation in line with regulatory requirements (AML, FATCA, CRS, etc.).Approve / reject files and provide guidance to makers to ensure continuous improvement.Act as escalation point for complex cases and liaise with Compliance teams when required.Support continuous process improvement and quality assurance within the onboarding team.The Requirements :
1 - 3 years of KYC / Client Onboarding / AML experience in banking or financial services as Makers or Checkers.Strong knowledge of KYC / AML regulations and client documentation standards.Experience with financial institutions (asset managers, corporates, banks) onboarding is an advantage.Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication skills in English (Cantonese, Mandarin or French is a plus).Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.