Assistant Manager, Client Onboarding

Flintex Consulting; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flintex Consulting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a Manager or Assistant Manager for the Client Onboarding Team to lead KYC/CDD processes, ensuring regulatory compliance for individuals and corporate clients.

You will conduct risk assessments, perform EDD where required, and enhance onboarding workflows to improve turnaround times while maintaining strong controls. Collaboration with stakeholders and adherence to MAS AML/CFT regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• KYC/CDD experience and regulatory knowledge.
• Knowledge of MAS AML/CFT regulations and best practices.
• Source of Wealth corroboration and documentation experience.
• Experience handling complex client profiles and SOW assessment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to take ownership and adapt in fast-changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and Review CDD/KYC for individual and corporate clients, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Perform risk assessment and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) where applicable.
• Implement and enhance onboarding controls and workflows to ensure regulatory compliance and faster processing.
• Address onboarding issues proactively and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Serve as a first-level escalation for complex/high-risk cases with guidance.
• Stay updated on AML/CFT regulations, sanctions, and industry best practices.

Skills

KYC/CDD

MAS AML/CFT

SOW corroboration

SOW assessment

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 07/17/2026

• Country Malaysia

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.