Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (“MRC”) for Hong Kong
The Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme is 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 information related to MRC Scheme, “Frequently Asked Questions for In Scope Individuals” is published by HKAB/Industry Guidelines ( https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/home) or further information will be available upon request, if it is applicable to the position(s) applied.
Country of Location:
China Hong Kong
Job Responsibilities:
Follow up with the collection of detailed customer information and supporting documentation required for the completion of CDD reviews and trigger event reviews
Review and check for completeness of CDD information and supporting documentation before submitting the case for checking and approval
Conduct Name Screening under the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Counter-Financing Terrorism (CTF) program
Handle potential breach cases of Sanctions under the Bank’s AML / CTF program
Engage existing customers in the collection of customer information and supporting documents required for completion of periodic reviews and trigger event reviews
Act as the focal point for CDD information clarification among Business Unit, customers, checkers and approvers
Comply with regulatory and the Bank’s requirements for CDD review
Participate in CDD related process reviews for personal/corporate customers with an aim to comply with regulatory or policy changes
Adhere to anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing controls in accordance with regulatory standards and company policies
Requirements:
University degree in a related discipline or other relevant qualifications
1 - 4 years of CDD/ KYC related experience in banking is preferred
Experience in handling CDD review for personal/corporate customers is preferred
Strong analytical mind and interpersonal skills
Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
China CITIC Bank International Limited (“CNCBI”), a major offshore platform of commercial banking business of the CITIC Group, is 75%-owned by CITIC International Financial Holdings Limited (“CIFH”), which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited (“CNCB”).
China CITIC Bank International’s footprint includes 21 branches, two business banking centres and one private banking centre in Hong Kong, as well as branches in the US, Singapore and Macau, China, while providing banking services on the Chinese Mainland through our wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Across a century, China CITIC Bank International has grown together with its employees, customers and partners since 1922 and will continue to move towards its vision of “Agile. Professional. Simple.” in adherence to the 4C (Culture, Customer, Collaboration, Cyberspace) core values while driving actively its missions to “create value for customers, seek happiness for employees, make profit for shareholders, perform responsibility for society”.
More information about China CITIC Bank International can be found on its website at www.cncbinternational.com.
