- Global Industry Leader in Private Banking
- Dept Head for KYC, COB & Client Mgmt Project
- Senior Leadership role as part of the COO function
Our Client
Global Top Ranking European Listed Private Wealth Management Banking Group with over USD 450 Bill AUM to search for Head of KYC/Client On-Boarding of Director/VP level.
Job Duties
- As the department head to oversight KYC, Client On-Boarding, Static Management and Regional Project
- Supervise over 25 team-members to accomplish timely SOW/KYC to daily operations for new/periodic accounts by working closely with internal stakeholders including Compliance, Operations and IT Departments
- Represent COO Office from identifying and driving transformation processes to support regulatory, risk & compliance and new business initiatives
- Key member to ensure fulfilment of regulatory and corporate governance
Requirements
- Well qualified graduate with 10 years+ KYC, Client On-Boarding and Client Management related projects earned from int’l private bank
- Profound understanding of KYC/SOW and AML regulatory requirements
- Strong people management and leadership skill
- Good communication skill in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
- Expansion Headcount with Global Private Banks
- Business Risk, Regulatory Framework & Control
- Healthy Worklife Balance
As part of the Regional Business Risk Management team, you will assume the SME to oversee key regulatory frameworks, enhance operational controls, and serve as a trusted partner with Front Office and Head Office.
- Drive the regional implementation and system localization in accordance to regulatory framework and corporate governance.
- Oversee the Asia Pricing Structure, managing fee schedule updates, platform enhancements, cross-border pricing reviews, and the deployment of pricing compliance controls.
- AML/KYC/SOW exp with Private Banks
- Supportive FCC Compliance Culture
- Healthy Worklife Balance
- As part of the established FCC Compliance Department for North Asia region
- Responsible for reviewing KYC/SOW risk assessment for Client On-Boarding/Periodic Review in accordance to HKMA/AML regulatory requirement and corporate governance
- Facilitate the approval of periodic review
- AML/Transaction Monitoring exp with Private Banks
- Supportive FCC Compliance Culture
- Healthy Worklife Balance
- As part of the established FCC Compliance Department for North Asia region
- Accountable for conducting transaction monitoring, alert clearance and approval in accordance to HKMA/AML regulatory requirement and corporate governance
- Serve as the subject matter expert to tackle any related transaction surveillance issues from front office, operations and risk management teams
Attraction:
- Leadership Role: AML/KYC/Biz Risk, Private Bank
- Rewarding Front Office Management Exposure
- Job Security, Int’l Professional Culture
Tasked with the mission:
Managing a team of 6, you will oversee client lifecycle activities (onboarding, periodic reviews, trigger events) as well as front-office risk controls (investor suitability, sales conduct, and product governance).
Core Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: 1st Line control environment for the HKMA and SFC regulated private wealth arm.
- Advisory & Governance: Key liaison point with front-office teams on AML and general compliance matters. Represent the unit in regional and global governance committees.
- Risk Frameworks: Design and refine risk management practices covering both financial crime, KYC/Client On-Boarding, regulatory risks aspects to ensure daily business activities fulfil regulatory requirement.
Highly-visible Front Office Advisory Opportunity
Healthy Work-life & Friendly Int’l Private Banks
SOW/CDD/AML, Biz Risk and Mgmt
Why Choose This Opportunity?
Core Advisory Mandate: As part of the Front Office 1.5LOD , partnering with ~10 private bankers & senior management of ED/MD levels; directly advising business from client on-boarding, CDD, business risk, daily licensed activities, resolving any incidents/ approving any exceptions
Pure-Play Focus: Deliver impact within an institution exclusively dedicated to continuous growth and long term direction of the Greater China Wealth Management Business
End-to-End Oversight: Shape front-to-back risk controls—covering everything from client onboarding and financial crime prevention to trade suitability and regional cross-border rules.
Primary Accountabilities:
- First-Line Oversight: Drive robust supervisory standards across front-office activities, keeping day-to-day business aligned with internal governance and regulatory expectations.
- Front-Line Advisory: Serve as the first point of contact for private bankers on business/account pipeline review, operational, policy, and compliance matters (e.g., AML/KYC/SOW adjustments, product suitability, and cross-border engagement).
- Process Refinement: Work hand-in-hand with relationship managers, legal counsel, compliance leads, and operational teams to streamline business flows while maintaining strict risk boundaries.