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Financial Crime Compliance/KYC Onboarding Director - Leading Private Bank

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HKFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-11-07

Core

Senior Compliance Officer leading Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) and Client Onboarding (KYC) for a leading European Private Bank.

Role type

Senior IC Compliance Director

Builds

AML/CFT control frameworks, client onboarding processes, and second-line defense controls

Domain

Banking, Financial Crime Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC)

Required skills

AML/CFT framework management, KYC due diligence oversight, client screening, transaction monitoring, tax compliance (FATCA/CRS), regulatory advisory, committee governance, audit support

Preferred skills

Deputization for Head of Financial Crime, internal training development, ad-hoc investigation support

Technologies

AML systems, client screening tools

Responsibilities

Develop and implement AML/CFT control frameworks, oversee client onboarding and KYC documentation, execute second-line controls (periodic reviews, transaction monitoring), advise on US Person and international tax compliance, moderate Client Acceptance and Asia Tax Compliance committees, ensure regulatory compliance with HKMA/SFC/FINMA, deputize for Head of Financial Crime, support audits and investigations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC