Job description
Onboarding & Transaction Monitoring Lead – Regulated HKD Stablecoin Issuer (HKMA‑licensed)
One of Hong Kong’s first HKMA‑licensed stablecoin issuers is building a best‑in‑class financial crime compliance function for its institutional distribution network. We’re looking for an Onboarding & Transaction Monitoring Lead to own end‑to‑end client due diligence, ongoing monitoring and escalation management for our authorised distributors.
This is a Client Coverage role reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, working closely with Risk and Operations to embed robust CDD, AML/CTF and sanctions controls across onboarding, wallet screening and on‑chain transaction surveillance.sc+2
What you’ll doOnboarding due diligence & account review
Additional Information: We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested? If you are motivated by the opportunity to drive regional growth for a global payments platform and thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you.
Please connect or send your profile directly to jchan@captarpartners.com for a confidential discussion.
One of Hong Kong’s first HKMA‑licensed stablecoin issuers is building a best‑in‑class financial crime compliance function for its institutional distribution network. We’re looking for an Onboarding & Transaction Monitoring Lead to own end‑to‑end client due diligence, ongoing monitoring and escalation management for our authorised distributors.
This is a Client Coverage role reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, working closely with Risk and Operations to embed robust CDD, AML/CTF and sanctions controls across onboarding, wallet screening and on‑chain transaction surveillance.sc+2
What you’ll doOnboarding due diligence & account review
- Lead the new client onboarding process for authorised distributors, including KYC pack review, risk questionnaires, wallet/name screening and holistic client risk assessment.
- Assign and document customer risk ratings, and resolve any issues or concerns that arise during onboarding and throughout the relationship.
- Maintain accurate, audit‑ready records of all client interactions and due diligence materials.
- Conduct periodic reviews of distributors: KYC refreshes, site visits, validation of their internal controls and confirmation that their own transaction/user monitoring remains effective.
- Ensure all client transactions and dealings comply with internal CDD, AML and CTF policies and Hong Kong regulatory requirements.
- Perform ongoing monitoring of client activity using blockchain analytics tools and internal platforms to detect irregularities, red flags and potential illicit behaviour.
- Execute risk‑directed actions such as client offboarding, account/wallet blocking and other mitigations where required.
- Raise and manage RFIs as part of transaction surveillance; prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and escalate to Risk where appropriate.
- Collaborate with internal teams to obtain context on flagged activity and drive timely resolution.
- Produce regular internal reporting on wallet and transaction surveillance, including asset‑level usage and pattern analysis.
- Host periodic education sessions/workshops for clients and, where relevant, regulators and law enforcement on compliant use of our stablecoin platform.
- Stay ahead of evolving stablecoin, AML/CTF and sanctions regulations, as well as new monitoring tools and solutions for digital assets.sc+2
- Degree holder with 10+ years in financial crime compliance, transaction surveillance and institutional onboarding within financial services.
- Direct experience applying these functions in a digital‑asset context (e.g. crypto exchanges, VA platforms, or covering digital assets at a traditional bank).
- Strong knowledge of Hong Kong AML/CTF and sanctions requirements, ideally with exposure to multiple jurisdictions.
- Solid understanding of blockchain technologies, digital assets and stablecoins, and how they intersect with compliance and risk.amlwatcher+1
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).
- High agency, intellectually curious, organised and a strong problem‑solver; able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Approachable, attentive, resilient under pressure and positive in attitude.
- Hands‑on proficiency with common KYC/name‑screening tools (e.g. World‑Check) and blockchain analytics platforms (e.g. Chainalysis or equivalent).
- Opportunity to shape the financial crime framework for one of Hong Kong’s first licensed stablecoin issuers, supporting a regulated HKD stablecoin used for institutional payments and cross‑border settlement.sc+2
- High‑visibility role at the intersection of commercial growth, risk and technology, with direct exposure to senior leadership and key institutional partners.
- Work on cutting‑edge on‑chain monitoring and compliance for a live, regulated digital‑asset product in Hong Kong.
Additional Information: We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested? If you are motivated by the opportunity to drive regional growth for a global payments platform and thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you.
Please connect or send your profile directly to jchan@captarpartners.com for a confidential discussion.
