Title: Associate

Post on: Nov 26, 2025

Location:

HK

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (三井住友銀行) (incorporated in Japan with limited liability) is one of the major international banks and a leading arranger of specialized financial products worldwide. The Bank's Hong Kong Branch is now seeking high calibre individuals with long-term career objectives to apply for the following position:

Associate -

Corporate Banking Department 1 - Japanese Corporate Team 2

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct initial and ongoing Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on new and existing corporate clients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Review and verify client identification documents, corporate structures, ownership information, and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) to assess client risk profiles.
Perform risk assessments and analysis on customer information, transactions, and negative media to determine potential money laundering or terrorist financing risks.
Collaborate closely with Relationship Managers, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and other relevant departments to resolve KYC/AML issues and ensure timely case closure.
Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date KYC records and documentation to meet internal policies and regulatory audit requirements.
Stay informed of changes in regulatory requirements, industry trends, and best practices regarding KYC and AML to ensure departmental workflows remain compliant and efficient.
Support periodic KYC reviews, remediation projects, and implementation of new KYC policies or systems within the department.
Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

University graduate, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, or related disciplines.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in corporate banking KYC/AML.
Strong knowledge and understanding of KYC requirements and AML regulations.
Detail-oriented, analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a team player.
Proficient in English and Chinese.
Proficiency in Japanese is an advantage.

Please apply with detailed resume stating latest and expected salary.

SMBC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diversified and inclusive workplace and removing barriers to provide equal access to employment.

Note on Mandatory Reference Check ("MRC") Scheme:

The MRC Scheme seeks to address the "rolling bad apples" phenomenon in the banking sector in Hong Kong, i.e. situations where individuals who engage in misconduct during their employment in one institution are able to obtain subsequent employment in another institution without disclosing their misconduct to the new employer. Against this background, the HKMA proposed a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions ("AIs") to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual's previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions.

For in-scope positions, satisfactory completion of MRC process is pivotal for the consideration of employment decision. For details, you may visit HKMA's website and refer to the latest FAQs issued by HKAB. Further details will be shared on request if your application is being proceeded.

Application details will be used only for recruitment purposes, and will be destroyed after 1 year. Applicants not contacted after 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Job Function: Corporate Banking Department 1 - Japanese Corporat