Financial Crime Compliance/KYC Onboarding Director - Leading Private Bank

1. AML/CFT Framework Management: Support the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of an effective AML/CFT control framework tailored to local regulatory requirements and global bank standards.
2. Onboarding & KYC Oversight: Oversee the compliance process for client onboarding, review KYC due diligence documentation submitted by business teams, and clear client screening and name screening.
3. Second Line of Defense Controls: Execute second-line controls, including client periodic reviews, transaction monitoring and investigations, and payment/client screening clearances.
4. Tax Compliance Oversight: Review and advise on requirements relating to US Persons, FATCA/QI, CRS, and broader international tax compliance matters.
5. Governance & Escalation: Act as Secretary for the Client Acceptance Committee and Asia Tax Compliance Committee, moderating meetings and escalating key risk issues or irregularities to senior management.
6. Regulatory Compliance & Advisory: Ensure branch operations strictly comply with requirements set by the HKMA, SFC, FINMA, and applicable AML/CFT and anti-bribery regulations.
7. Deputization & Team Support: Deputize for the Head of Financial Crime when required, assist with the oversight of AML systems, prepare internal training materials, and support audits, regulatory inspections, and ad-hoc investigations.

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
2. Experience: 7–10 years of relevant compliance experience specializing in KYC, customer due diligence, and financial crime compliance, ideally gained within a Hong Kong private banking environment.
3. Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of HKMA, SFC, and international regulatory standards (e.g., FINMA, FATCA, CRS, QI).
4. Language Skills: Professional fluency in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese (spoken and written).
5. Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills, with the ability to articulate complex compliance risks clearly to senior executives.
6. Mindset: Strong team player, self-motivated, proactive, and resilient when navigating complex risk challenges in a fast-paced environment.

If you qualify and are interested in this position, please apply now or send your CV directly to [email protected].