Hiring for Risk & Compliance Specialists

Job Description

Hiring for Risk & Compliance Specialists 

We are scaling up and looking to onboard more than 30 experienced KYC Specialists for a large-scale project. This is a fantastic opportunity for compliance professionals who want to work on complex client profiles, strengthen their AML/KYC expertise, and contribute to maintaining financial integrity.

As a Risk & Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for end-to-end KYC due diligence for Private Banking (PB) and High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI) clients. This includes onboarding, periodic reviews, and event-driven reviews. You will analyze client profiles, assess AML/CFT risks, ensure compliance with MAS & HKMA regulatory standards, and prepare high-quality documentation for internal and external audits.

Responsibilities
• Conduct full KYC reviews including onboarding, periodic reviews, and remediation for PB/HNWI clients.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments and identify potential red flags related to AML/CFT.
• Ensure compliance with MAS, HKMA, and international AML/KYC regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Relationship Managers, Compliance, and Risk Teams to resolve escalations.
• Review source of wealth/source of funds (SOW/SOF) documentation and validate complex structures.
• Document findings accurately and maintain complete audit trails for regulatory purposes.
• Manage case pipelines effectively and meet strict turnaround times and SLAs.
• Support process improvements, provide SME-level guidance to junior analysts, and contribute to policy enhancements.

What We’re Looking For
 Minimum 3+ years of hands-on KYC/AML experience, ideally within private banking or HNWI segments
 Strong knowledge of MAS & HKMA AML/CFT requirements
 Demonstrated expertise in Source of Wealth (SOW) reviews
 Proficiency in holistic risk reviews, red flag identification, and escalation handling
 Solid analytical and case management skills with attention to detail
 Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
 Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, regulatory-driven environment

Why Join Us?

 Be part of a large, impactful compliance project
 Exposure to international regulatory frameworks
 Gain SME-level expertise in PB/HNWI KYC practices
 Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment