KYC Officer - International Law Firm (up to 35k)

• To provide guidance on AML/CFT, reputational risk and CDD matters and respond to internal inquiries from fee earners and other stakeholders on substantive matters involving client on-boarding.
• To escalate higher risk business as set out in the team procedures
• To communicate with clients (both individual and representatives of corporate clients) on CDD requirements as part of take-on or periodic CDD refresh.
• Escalate any unusual or higher risk matters to a manager or appropriate person in the Compliance team or fee earner, as appropriate.
• To assist in managing specific controls, including maintaining and reporting on higher risk areas of business. This includes PEPs, high risk matters/clients, authority lists and approved intermediaries.
• To comply with core controls and maintaining risk management records in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

• Relevant experience gained from financial institutions, corporate or fiduciary services firms in compliance function. Less experience will be considered for the position of Assistant Officer
• Understand FATCA, CRS and other relevant regulatory requirements
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

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