(Senior) Client Onboarding Manager – Private Banking (CDD/KYC)

A prestigious international financial institution seeks a (Senior) Client Onboarding Manager in Hong Kong to transform private banking client onboarding, strengthen regulatory compliance, and deliver an exceptional experience for high-net-worth clients across Asia.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end client due diligence and onboarding for private banking and wealth management clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Evaluate KYC, source of wealth, and source of funds documentation, reviewing complex client structures to identify and mitigate AML, sanctions, financial crime, and reputational risks
• Collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, and Operations teams to deliver seamless onboarding, resolve complex cases, and meet service level commitments
• Drive operational excellence by improving onboarding processes, supporting quality assurance, audits, regulatory reviews, and management reporting to strengthen controls and enhance the client experience
• Provide subject matter expertise on CDD and onboarding requirements, guiding stakeholders and promoting consistent compliance across the organisation

Candidate profile:

• 5-10 years’ experience in CDD, KYC, AML, client onboarding, or financial crime compliance within banking or financial services, ideally supporting private banking or wealth management clients
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations, KYC, sanctions screening, and financial crime compliance, with experience assessing complex ownership structures, trusts, and offshore entities
• Background in international banks, private banks, securities firms, or other regulated financial institutions, with exposure to cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple onboarding cases while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Professional AML certifications (e.g. CAMS, CFE, AAMLP, CAMLP, or HKIB AML) are advantageous. Fluent English is essential, while Chinese language skills are an added advantage

About the company:

A leading international financial institution is recognised for delivering innovative wealth management and banking solutions across global markets while maintaining the highest standards of governance and client service. You'll join a collaborative, forward-looking environment that invests in professional growth, embraces innovation, and empowers people to shape the future of financial services.

Keywords: senior client onboarding manager, private banking client onboarding, KYC and CDD compliance, AML financial crime compliance, wealth management operations

What’s next:

Shape the future of private banking by delivering trusted client onboarding and regulatory excellence. Apply now!