SVP, CDD Approval, Business Banking - Hang Seng Bank (HK) (Mongkok, Kowloon, HK)

HSBC
Hong Kong
Full timeFunction: Banking, Lending & CreditSkills: ["Leadership","Coaching","Cross-functional collaboration","Analytical judgment","Problem-solving","Communication","Negotiation","Decision-making under pressure","Ownership","Proactive mindset","Servicing orientation"]

Lead CDD approval governance for Business Banking, overseeing risk controls and ensuring CDD frameworks remain effective. Manage and coach a team of CDD Approval Managers to ensure compliant approval of new-to-bank account opening applications. Own CDD controls and non-financial risk management, proactively identify control gaps, escalate issues, and support advisory reviews for complex cases involving financial crime risk concerns, driving continuous improvements.

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SVP, CDD Approval, Business Banking - Hang Seng Bank (HK) (Mongkok, Kowloon, HK)

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Job Summary

Lead CDD approval governance for Business Banking, overseeing risk controls and ensuring CDD frameworks remain effective. Manage and coach a team of CDD Approval Managers to ensure compliant approval of new-to-bank account opening applications. Own CDD controls and non-financial risk management, proactively identify control gaps, escalate issues, and support advisory reviews for complex cases involving financial crime risk concerns, driving continuous improvements.
Location: Hong Kong
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Banking, Lending & Credit
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee risk controls and frameworks to ensure ongoing effectiveness and timely identification of potential risks
  • •Lead the team to ensure business referrals are appropriate and compliant with internal and external requirements
  • •Own CDD controls and non-financial risk management, balancing risk, business objectives, and operational efficiency; identify gaps and drive improvements
  • •Steer a team of CDD Approval Managers to approve new-to-bank account opening applications for BBD portfolio-managed segments in line with group and bank policies and appetites
  • •Provide advisory support on complex cases or risk-control projects to ensure financial crime risk concerns are properly addressed and documented

Key Requirements

  • •University degree in Finance and Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking, Business Management, or a related discipline
  • •Experience in the banking industry with focus on commercial banking and strong understanding of Know Your Customer (KYC) regulatory requirements for corporate customers
  • •Leadership experience leading, coaching, and developing professionals, with ability to motivate and manage performance
  • •Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders while maintaining robust CDD controls
  • •Professional qualifications such as Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) and/or Certified Banker (CB) under HKIB (advantage)
Experience:Commercial bankingKnow Your Customer (KYC)Financial crime riskPortfolio management
Education:
Skills:LeadershipCoachingCross-functional collaborationAnalytical judgmentProblem-solvingCommunicationNegotiationDecision-making under pressureOwnershipProactive mindsetServicing orientation
Certifications:Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF)Certified Banker (CB)

Company Brief

HSBC
Global banking and financial services organisation offering retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, and global markets services across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1865
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