KYC Onboarding Analyst

KYC Onboarding Analyst – Ebury Institutional Solutions (EIS) vertical Work Pattern: Hong Kong Office (4 days in office / 1 day from home). In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks for our diverse range of corporate clients, including Trust & Corporate Service Providers, MiFID clients, Funds, and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). You will play a crucial part in the Ebury onboarding process, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining direct contact with clients to effectively communicate our onboarding standards. Your keen analytical skills will be essential as you identify complex ownership structures and financial transaction patterns, allowing you to make informed risk‑based decisions on client applications. You'll thrive in a fast‑paced environment, managing your own portfolio of cases and collaborating with various teams to streamline processes and enhance client experiences. With a minimum of 3‑4 years of experience in CDD and EDD, you will bring a comprehensive understanding of financial crime typologies and a proactive mindset to our dynamic team. If you are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and possess excellent communication skills, we want you to be part of our mission to make Ebury a leader in financial services. Join us in shaping a secure financial future for our clients while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment. Responsibilities Safeguarding Ebury, our existing Clients and prospective Client relationships from financial crime risk—including money laundering, terrorist financing, bribery and corruption, fraud, sanctions risk, tax evasion and reputational risk. Performing anti‑financial crime checks as part of the Ebury Onboarding process for corporate clients in compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory and internal requirements. EIS collaborates with a diverse range of clients, including Trust & Corporate Service Providers, MiFID clients, Funds, and SPVs. Comprehensive CDD and EDD checks for EIS clients, including the KYC process, identification and analysis of complex ownership structures, financial statements and transaction patterns. Comprehensive knowledge of funds, trusts and SPVs. CDD/EDD analysis across all types of legal entities and business sectors in a variety of jurisdictions with an emphasis on local clients. Direct contact with clients. Presentation of Ebury’s onboarding requirements to clients in a clear and compliant manner. Identification of red flags and exposure to financial crime risk, including escalation to Compliance and Senior Management where required. Making risk‑based decisions to onboard or reject applications. Efficient management of a personal portfolio of onboarding cases. Ability to function and communicate effectively in a multi‑jurisdictional environment. Proactive follow‑up with clients and sales representatives to ensure timely completion of onboarding analysis. Documenting client files in a structured format compliant with internal requirements. Identifying opportunities for improvement within the onboarding process. Support ad‑hoc projects within the department and wider business as required. Validation of checks carried out by other members of the team. Support in training delivery. Requirements Business fluent in written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting CDD and EDD with corporate clients in the Hong Kong market. Understanding of CDD specific to complex entity types, including Funds and Limited Partnerships. Advanced knowledge of red flags and financial crime typologies relevant to the payments, FX space and Institutional space. Proactive, with the ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced and high‑pressure environment. Highly organised, with the ability to work to deadlines, multi‑task, and prioritise and re‑prioritise workload as needed. Diligent, with excellent attention to detail. Effective critical thinking skills, with the ability to find solutions to problems independently. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal including working alongside the Front Office. Co‑operative, and comfortable working in a team environment, including remote teams. Curious and engaged, who takes ownership of their own learning journey by asking questions and seeking out new information. Adaptable, with the ability to cope with changing products, processes and procedures. Motivated and driven, with a desire to make Ebury a success. Experience of direct client contact within financial services is a plus. About Ebury Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest‑growing international companies in its sector. Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1,700 staff with a presence in more than 29 markets worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Vancouver to Auckland, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family. Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1,000 Europe's Fastest‑Growing Companies. At Ebury, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We’re proud to have active employee networks and ESG initiatives that reflect our inclusive culture, including our Women’s Network, LGBTQIA+ Network, and Veterans Network. These communities provide spaces for connection, mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration across our global teams. We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future. Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English. #J-18808-Ljbffr