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Permanent

Senior KYC Officer

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

About the company

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) was established on 1 January 1984 and is the world’s largest commercial bank by total assets, headquartered in Beijing, China. ICBC offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services, including corporate banking, personal banking, and financial market operations, serving millions of customers worldwide. With 416 overseas institutions across 49 countries and regions, ICBC plays a significant role in supporting international trade, investment, and economic development.

ICBC (Europe) S.A. is the regional management platform of ICBC on Continental Europe headquartered in Luxembourg. The Bank plays an important role in serving European clients and fostering economic cooperation between China and Europe through its 6 branches in the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain and its Representative Office in Greece. The EU is regarded as a key foothold in ICBC’s global network.

ICBC (Europe) S.A. in Luxembourg is looking for a talented Senior KYC Officer to join the Compliance Department under a permanent contract.

Purpose of the Position

The Senior KYC Officer assists the business lines in securing compliance with the Bank’s AML-CFT policies and guidelines by establishing the regulatory framework. Reporting line to the Head of Compliance Department Luxembourg, the European Chief Compliance Officer and the Management.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Manage the KYC unit team by defining clear roles and responsibilities of the KYC Officers, distribution of duties, follow-up and other team management tasks;
  • Assist the Head of Compliance Department Luxembourg and the European Chief Compliance Officer in the exercise of their responsibilities for the AML-CTF/KYC obligations within the institutions in Luxembourg and in Europe;
  • Responsible for drafting the AML-CFT/KYC policies and procedures and guidance related to the Bank’s activities;
  • Oversee the end-to-end KYC on-boarding process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of client risk assessments and documentation;
  • Manage and ensure the periodic and event-driven KYC review/refresh process for the existing client portfolio in a timely manner;
  • Control of the data quality input in the customer information system;
  • Perform four-eyes check in the AML-CFT/KYC as defined in the Compliance Monitoring Plan of the Bank;
  • Issue regular reporting on the performance of the Bank in terms of AML-CFT/KYC to Compliance
  • Department, the Management, related Committees and Board of Directors;
  • Cooperate with Luxembourgish authorities and draft of reporting;
  • Coordinate with internal/external auditors and Regulator’s inspection on AML-CFT/KYC matters, if applicable;
  • Act as an expert for business lines and Branches of the Bank in queries related to AML-CFT/KYC;
  • Coordinate related staff training;
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with business lines and other related departments;
  • Consolidate and conduct the related regulatory and AMLA reports;
  • Participate in other Compliance Department topics according to the department’s needs.

Profile and Personal Skills

  • Business school or university degree in Law, Economics, Finance or related fields. Specific education in AML/KYC is a plus;
  • Minimum 5-year experience in compliance and regulatory financial matters with a focus on AML-CFT;
  • Fluent in English. Mandarin or French would be an asset;
  • Deep knowledge of Customer Due Diligence requirements;
  • Deep knowledge of AML-CFT Luxembourgish, European and international regulations;
  • Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  • Knowledge of screening tools;
  • Self-driven, proactive, objective, and detail oriented;
  • Ability to organize a team’s work in an adequate and efficient manner;
  • Good communication skills and team spirit;
  • Results driven with the ability to achieve objectives and meet deadlines while maintaining high quality standards;
  • Adaptability to different working environments and different business teams;
  • Problem solving skills;
  • Sense of discretion, confidentiality, integrity and transparency.

How to Apply

Should you be interested in this opportunity, please send your application to hr@eu.icbc.com.cn

The selected candidate will be requested to provide an extract of criminal record (section 3) in compliance with the law of 23rd July 2016.

Contract: Permanent

Published on: 04 August 2026

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Permanent

Senior KYC Officer

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

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