Description
We are seeking a Client Documentation Officer to join our Client Documentation Services (CDS) - Client Onboarding Team under the COO division in Hong Kong.
The successful candidate will review source of wealth information and corroborating evidence of customers submitted for account opening, provide KYC approvals for non-high risk account openings, execute Private Banking account opening processes, and identify anti-money laundering / counter terrorist financing (AML / CFT) issues.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing customer due diligence checks, including source of wealth, corroborating evidence, and name screening results
- Acting as second line of defense to check risk assessments performed by Relationship Managers
- Providing approvals for non-high risk account openings
- Working with Compliance teams and relevant stakeholders on documentation and KYC requirements
- Ensuring quality service is provided to internal clients
- Proactively engaging team members on work-related discussions and identifying work improvement measures
Requirements:
- Degree holder preferably in Finance/Accounting/Business
- At least 4-6 years of solid experience in professional practice and/or the financial services sector, preferably in Private Banking and AML/CFT Compliance field
- Excellent knowledge of AML Guidelines issued by local regulators
- Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Meticulous, responsible, and accurate in executing tasks
- Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet work timelines