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Account Opening Associate - Top European Bank

Quarry Bay Permanent HK$36,000 - HK$45,000 per month (HK$432,000 - HK$540,000 per year) View Job Description
Our client is a top European bank. They are currently looking for an Account Opening Associate to join the Wealth Management Account Management team to handle client onboarding, end to end account opening for PB/ HNW clients. The candidate should have 4-5 years of working experience in client onboarding, account opening for PB/ HNW clients within international private bank.
  • Huge exposure
  • International working environment

About Our Client

Our client is a leading French corporate investment/ private bank. They are now opening an exciting position for an Account Opening Associate to join the Account Management team under Wealth Management to handle client onboarding, account opening for private banking/ high net worth clients covering HK and SG markets. The firm provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, private banking etc.

Job Description

  • Responsible for client onboarding, end to end new account opening process and client account lifecycle management including but not limited to account review/ recertification and closure
  • Work closely with Relationship Managers and other stakeholders such as Client Management and Compliance team to ensure that the whole client account lifecycle management is performed consistently, in compliance with regulatory and internal policies
  • Ensure onboarding and review requirements are in accordance to the Bank's AML/KYC standards and regulatory requirements; and to ensure appropriate due diligence checks and information searches
  • Review and corroborate KYC information submitted by RM and/or directly from client
  • Assist RM in completing the Client Acceptance Form, Client profiling in ICE or any relevant inquiries/ tasks as well as related checklists, forms and reports related to the account to allow approval of the account
  • Escalate any red flag/ alerts timely if appropriate and follow up with the RM on client onboarding/client review related matters and for escalated/prioritized cases

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration or relevant discipline
  • 4-5 years of working experience in client onboarding, account opening for private banking/ high net worth/ wealth management clients within international private bank
  • Familiar with regulatory requirements pertaining to KYC / AML
  • Certifications in AML such as Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or International Association Diploma in Anti Money Laundering would be an advantage
  • Fluent in English and Cantonese (spoken, written and reading). Good command in Mandarin is a plus (for supporting Taiwan/China Markets)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

What's on Offer

  • Huge exposure
  • International working environment
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Medical benefits
  • 15 days AL
Contact
Esther Liu
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6913959
Phone number
+852 3602 2485

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Compliance & Legal
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Quarry Bay
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Esther Liu
Consultant phone
+852 3602 2485
Job Reference
JN-012026-6913959

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