Job title: KYC Analyst - HK
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Management Consulting
Functional Expertise: Banking & Financial Services
Salary: negotiable
Location: Hong Kong
Job published: 14/09/2026
Job ID: 35114

Job Description

Overview

Are you passionate about financial compliance and client onboarding? We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented KYC Analyst to join our team and support our banking clients in ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Financial Crime regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with Front Office, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

As a KYC Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of financial operations. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting KYC reviews for new and existing clients, including onboarding, periodic reviews, and remediation.
  • Collecting, reviewing, and validating client documentation and information.
  • Performing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for higher-risk clients.
  • Analyzing client ownership structures to identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs), directors, and authorized signatories.
  • Screening and assessing clients for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctions, and adverse media.
  • Evaluating client risk based on jurisdiction, activity, ownership structure, and other relevant factors.
  • Resolving discrepancies by coordinating with Front Office and clients to address missing or inconsistent information.
  • Escalating potential Anti-Money Laundering (AML) or KYC risks to Compliance when necessary.
  • Maintaining accurate KYC records and ensuring timely and high-quality case completion.
  • Supporting KYC remediation, regulatory, or data-quality initiatives as required.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess:

  • 2–5 years of experience in KYC, Client Onboarding, AML, or Financial Crime Compliance within a bank, financial institution, or consulting firm.
  • A solid understanding of KYC/AML principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience working with corporate and/or institutional clients.
  • Proficiency in analyzing corporate structures and identifying beneficial ownership.
  • Familiarity with PEP, sanctions, and adverse-media screening processes.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Fluency in English (additional Asian languages are an advantage).

Preferred Experience:

  • Background in Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Private Banking, or Institutional Banking.
  • Exposure to complex corporate structures, financial institutions, funds, trusts, or other institutional client types.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

  • Collaborating with Front Office and Compliance teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and compliance processes.
  • Reviewing and validating client documentation to meet regulatory and internal standards.
  • Conducting risk assessments and escalating potential issues to relevant stakeholders.
  • Managing multiple cases simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Staying updated on regulatory changes and implementing best practices in KYC and AML compliance.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunity to work with leading banking clients in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Exposure to complex and high-value client portfolios.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture.

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