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CITIC CLSA

Asia-focused capital markets and investment group

Associate Director - KYC Operations, Operations

Financial Crime & AMLConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHong KongNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or above is required.
  • A minimum of 5–8 years of relevant KYC or client onboarding experience is required; candidates with less experience will be identified as Associate.
  • Experience with institutions, corporates, special purpose vehicles, trusts, funds, and financial institutions is required.
  • A strong understanding of constitutional documents and corporate structures is required.
  • Knowledge of Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance requirements and Monetary Authority of Singapore KYC requirements is necessary.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, process orientation, time management, organizational skills, relationship-building skills, and investigative ability are required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct periodic reviews and other KYC-related tasks; client onboarding is outside the scope.
  • Lead the local team and coordinate with the Head of KYC Operations.
  • Identify, recommend, and assist in implementing process and technology improvements.
  • Act as a subject matter expert to guide clients through KYC requirements and document variations.
  • Perform risk and regulatory classification of existing clients.
  • Interact with clients on periodic reviews, resolve issues arising from screening processes, and escalate exceptions to AML or Compliance as appropriate.
  • Analyze client ownership structures using public sources or provided documents, and support the team with additional confirmation or approvals when needed.
  • Verify submitted documents against external data sources and screening tools in accordance with the Customer Identification Program.
  • Stay updated on process and regulatory changes and maintain open communication across regions.
  • Respond to internal audit queries about KYC processes and client files.
  • Perform other KYC-related tasks as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Banking experience is preferred.
  • Mandarin proficiency is advantageous for reviewing Chinese documents.
  • Industry knowledge, including products, markets, and front-to-back processes, is a plus.

About the Company

CITIC CLSA

Asia-focused capital markets and investment group

CITIC CLSA provides capital markets and investment services in Asia and beyond, supporting global institutional investors, corporations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The company uses its award-winning research, extensive Asia network, and direct links to China to help clients access and invest in Asian markets. Its team operates across 13 countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, combining local knowledge with international reach. This mix helps clients execute deals, conduct in-depth market analysis, and grow their investment portfolios through China and Asia-focused opportunities. What sets CITIC CLSA apart is its deep regional network and China connections, which contrast with broader global banks and smaller regional firms. The goal is to enable clients to grow by leveraging Asia’s markets and China’s opportunities through expert advisory, research, and execution across the globe.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$834.9M
Headquarters
Central and Western District, Hong Kong
Founded
1986

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