Client Onboarding/KYC Specialist

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.