KYC Analyst (12 months contract)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Analyst to join our Client Onboarding & Regulatory Due Diligence (CORDS) team in Hong Kong. This role supports the Private Wealth Management business across the Asia Pacific region and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do
As an Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring clients are onboarded and reviewed in line with global and regional regulatory standards. Your responsibilities include:

• Managing new client onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger event assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements (including UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore guidelines).
• Updating internal systems and databases with accurate client information and documentation.
• Handling inquiries and ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders, including Compliance.
• Collaborating closely with business teams, account managers, Compliance, and Operations from initiation to completion of reviews.
• Managing workload effectively, especially during volume spikes, and supporting ad-hoc tasks or projects.
• Staying informed and responsive to regulatory, policy, and procedural changes.

What You Bring
We're looking for someone who is proactive, detail-focused, and thrives in a team-oriented environment.
Required Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong investigative/research skills
• Strong communication skills in English-both written and verbal
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building abilities across global teams (Hong Kong, London, Tokyo, New York, Bangalore)
• Ability to manage pressure, multitask, and handle diverse business demands
• Quick learner who can grasp policies, procedures, systems, and controls

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum)
• 1-2 years of work experience preferred
• Prior experience in AML/KYC, customer due diligence, controls, or regulatory review processes is a plus
• Knowledge of global KYC/CIP requirements (UK, U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore) supporting institutional or wealth management clients is highly desirable

If you are passionate about compliance, enjoy problem-solving, and want to grow your expertise in a global environment, we would love to hear from you!

Please note that this role/position falls within the scope of the Hong Kong Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme whereby applicants will be required to undergo reference checks from your previous and /or current employers (Authorized Institutions) covering the past seven years. For more information, please see link" (or) a copy of FAQs for In-Scope Individuals is available upon request.