Assistant Manager, Client Onboarding

Flintex Consulting Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Flintex Consulting Pte Ltd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Manager or Assistant Manager for the Client Onboarding Team with a core focus on KYC/CDD. You will oversee onboarding and ongoing due diligence for individuals and corporate clients in line with regulatory standards.

The role requires 5+ years in KYC/CDD, MAS AML/CFT knowledge, SOW assessment experience, and strong stakeholder communication in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in KYC/CDD.
• Strong knowledge of MAS AML/CFT regulations.
• Experience in Source of Wealth corroboration and documentation.
• Experience handling complex client profiles and SOW assessment.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ownership and judgement in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review CDD and KYC for individuals and corporates, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Perform risk assessment and Enhanced Due Diligence where applicable.
• Enhance controls and workflows for onboarding, processing and maintenance.
• Address onboarding issues and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Serve as first-level escalation for complex or high-risk cases.
• Stay updated on AML/CFT regulations and update procedures as needed.

Skills

KYC

CDD

SOW

AML/CFT

Stakeholder

Onboarding

Regulatory

Communication

Job description

Full time | Flintex Consulting Pte Ltd | Malaysia

Posted On 28/08/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

MYR 6000 - MYR 8000

City Kuala Lumpur

State/Province Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

50000

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Manager or Assistant Manager in the Client Onboarding Team with key focus on performing KYC ( Know your customer ) /CDD ( Customer Due Diligent ) function. This role is critical in ensuring the effective onboarding and ongoing due diligence of both individual and corporate clients, in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and Review Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) for individual and corporate clients, ensuring completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Perform risk assessment and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) where applicable.
• Implement and enhance controls and workflows related to client onboarding, processing, and maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance and improve turnaround times.
• Proactively address onboarding issues and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Serve as first-level escalation for complex or high-risk cases, providing clear guidance and advisory.
• Stay up to date on AML(Anti-Money Laundering )/CFT(Countering the Financing of Terrorism. ) regulations, sanctions, and industry best practices to keep stakeholders informed and recommend necessary updates to internal procedures.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in KYC/CDD, preferably within financial services or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of MAS AML/CFT regulations and industry best practices.
• Strong hands‑on experience in Source of Wealth (SOW) corroboration and documentation.
• Experienced in handling complex client profiles and performing SOW assessment.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Takes ownership of outcomes and demonstrate confidence in exercising judgement in fast changing environment.