Mufg
Finance / FinServ
AnalystAPACHKKYC
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Analyst APAC HK KYC at Mufg. Skills: KYC, AML, Financial crime compliance, Regulatory frameworks. Apply advanced knowledge of global AML regulations, sanctions regimes, and financial crime typologies to assess high-risk client profiles. Independently evaluate complex customer and transaction activity, identifying patterns that indicate elevated financial crime risk”
Industry & Context.
Applies analytical thinking and sound judgment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in criminal justice, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Nice to Have
Relevant financial crime or anti-money laundering (AML) certification preferred, Exposure to financial crime compliance, due diligence, investigations, or regulatory roles a plus
What You'll Do.
Apply advanced knowledge of global AML regulations
and financial crime typologies to assess high-risk client profiles
Independently evaluate complex customer and transaction activity
identifying patterns that indicate elevated financial crime risk
and prevent financial crimes related to AML
Examine transactional activity tools to detect indicators of money laundering
or sanctions violations as well as KYC related indicators such as volumes and values variances and EDD
Assess and analyze KYC related areas of risk for certain high-risk customers in alignment with New Client on-boarding
Ad Hoc and Periodic reviews
Analyze client activity for compliance with AML and sanctions requirements
Investigate alerts and exercise independent judgment in determining whether investigative findings warrant escalation or formal reporting
Determine escalation paths based on risk scoring
Use specialized expertise in forensic analysis
and financial crime trends to drive risk-informed recommendations
Prepare investigative reports and recommendations that guide senior management decisions on client onboarding
Draft suspicious activity reports (SARs) in accordance with jurisdictional requirements
Review documentation for accuracy and completeness in EDD contexts
Assist in testing ABC processes and validating controls
Validate data inputs and ensure completeness of case files
Apply operating procedures (OPs) to ensure consistency in investigative documentation
Prioritize alert queues and manage case assignments based on urgency and risk
Work on transaction monitoring scenario development and tuning
Maintain process documentation and dashboards
Coordinate regulatory and audit reporting for issues
Conduct data analysis for AML alert optimization
Assist in exposure reviews and investigative research
Track and report on external engagement and typology trends
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates well with business partners, peers and supervisors
Communication Scope
Communicates effectively
Full Job Description
**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?** Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. EDUCATION • Degree in criminal justice, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience equally preferable CERTIFICATIONS • Relevant financial crime or anti-money laundering (AML) certification preferred WORK EXPERIENCE • Exposure to financial crime compliance, due diligence, investigations, or regulatory roles a plus FUNCTIONAL SKILLS • Advanced knowledge of global AML, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), sanctions, and financial crime regulations, regimes, typologies, and frameworks • Strong knowledge of transaction monitoring systems, alerting tools, and case management platforms • Expertise in forensic analysis • Strong ability to understand regulatory guidance and internal policy documents • Specialized knowledge of know your customer (KYC), suspicious activity reporting (SAR), and investigative techniques • Advanced knowledge of industry standard KYC practices (customer identification program (CIP), customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), etc.) • Advanced knowledge of financial crimes typologies • Experience with compliance tools and systems (e.g., Actimize, World Check, LexisNexis) is a plus •
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