Private Bank Client Lifecycle Management (KYC) Specialist, AVP

About the role

Deutsche Bank's Private Bank is looking for an AVP-level Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) KYC specialist. The role advises the Front Office on SoW, AML, KYC and legal documentation, supports Client Advisors from prospecting through to account funding, and works closely with the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) team on approvals, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening. It also supports the ongoing SoW uplift exercise to remediate existing accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the Front Office on AML/KYC and documentation matters, and give expert advice on complex account structures to Client Advisors
• Check the quality, completeness and correctness of client files and KYC forms
• Set up the case management team (RM, CLM, AFC, DCRO, COO etc.) depending on case complexity, collect documents directly from clients when requested, and update KYC questionnaires
• Request pre-screening of names where applicable, and monitor, track and escalate cases, sharing weekly metrics with the Relationship Manager or Market Head
• Lead and streamline the account opening and KYC review process, and advise on legal documents during onboarding and periodic reviews
• Take part in client meetings if required, and partner with AFC and other departments on investigations, preventative crime checks, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
• Ensure high-quality SoW/KYC and timely submissions across account opening and periodic reviews

Required profile

• Degree in Banking, Accountancy or Business Administration
• At least 5 years of experience in banking or finance, in Wealth Management and Private Bank, at AVP level
• Knowledge of Source of Wealth, Know Your Customer and AML regulations and the regulatory environment
• Fluency in English and Cantonese

Required skills

• CAMS AML certification is preferable
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and process and project management skills
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and workflows

What we offer

• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 20 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Life assurance and private healthcare for you and your family
• Retail discounts, gym benefits and wellbeing incentives
• CSR programme support and volunteering leave days
• Flexible working, coaching, training and development