Applications Developer (KYC/AML Systems & Risk Analytics)
2 months ago
Job Description:Detail-oriented Applications Developer / Software Engineer to support KYC/AML systems, with a strong focus on Source of Wealth (SOW) a.....
Job Description:
- Detail-oriented Applications Developer / Software Engineer to support KYC/AML systems, with a strong focus on Source of Wealth (SOW) analysis, risk assessment, and compliance-related workflows.
- The role involves working closely with compliance teams to review, analyze, and enhance KYC processes, ensuring data integrity, risk identification, and regulatory alignment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform structured analysis and review of KYC profiles, ensuring data consistency, completeness, and accuracy across systems.
- Evaluate Source of Wealth (SOW) information, benchmarking narratives and supporting documentation.
- Identify discrepancies, red flags, and risk indicators through systematic and data-driven analysis.
- Support escalation handling (L3 level) for complex or high-risk cases flagged by L1/L2 teams.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve KYC/AML system workflows, automation, and case management processes.
- Contribute to development or enhancement of internal platforms/tools used for compliance monitoring and reporting.
- Generate insights and management reporting (MI) to support risk monitoring and decision-making.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS, HKMA AML/CFT guidelines) through system and process controls.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in KYC/AML, with strong exposure to SOW review and risk assessment.
- Prior experience handling escalated (L3) compliance cases within banking environments (preferably retail banking; private banking/HNWI is a plus).
- Strong analytical and structured thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify risks.
- Familiarity with KYC systems, workflows, or compliance technology platforms.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple cases efficiently, and perform under tight timelines.
- Experience working with or supporting system/process improvements, automation, or data analysis in compliance environments is advantageous.
Key Skills:
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Attention to detail and risk awareness
- Process improvement and system-oriented mindset
- Efficiency and ability to work under pressure
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