Job Description

- KYC Specialist

Position: KYC Specialist

Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years

Role Overview

We are seeking a

KYC Specialist

with strong expertise in

Statement of Work (SOW) benchmarking and write-up

, risk assessment documentation, and

holistic KYC reviews

. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in

AML/KYC projects

, strong knowledge of

MAS and HKMA AML/CFT requirements

, and the ability to manage cases promptly and independently. This role will involve working closely with senior stakeholders, handling Private Banking (PB) and High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI) customer segments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Independently conduct

SOW reviews, benchmarking, and write-ups

in line with project requirements. Perform detailed

risk assessment writing

and ensure alignment with AML/CFT standards. Manage end-to-end

KYC case reviews

promptly and accurately, ensuring regulatory compliance. Serve as

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

on

MAS and HKMA AML/CFT regulatory requirements

. Execute

holistic KYC reviews

for complex customer segments including

PB and HNWI clients

(preferred). Support the

engagement manager

in

status tracking, MI reporting, and project monitoring

. Provide

analytical insights

through performance metrics and management reporting. Ensure timely onboarding onto client systems and strict adherence to compliance protocols.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

Minimum

3+ years of experience

in

AML/KYC projects

within the

banking/financial services industry

. Proven

SOW (Statement of Work) experience

- benchmarking, write-up, and review. Strong

analytical and risk assessment writing skills

. Familiarity with

MAS and HKMA AML/CFT regulations

and ability to apply them in practice. Hands-on experience with

holistic KYC reviews

. Excellent stakeholder communication skills and ability to manage cases independently. Strong knowledge of AML/KYC compliance in

Private Banking / HNWI segments

(preferred).

Good-to-Have

Exposure to

large-scale AML remediation or transformation projects

. Experience with

data analytics and MI reporting tools

. Knowledge of international AML/KYC regulatory frameworks beyond MAS/HKMA.
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