Assistant Vice President, Client Service

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad is seeking an experienced KYC and Account Opening specialist to support onboarding and maintain compliance. You will perform AML/KYC reviews, verify documents, and assist Front Office in account openings.

Working closely with clients and internal teams, you will ensure timely, accurate processing of KYC files while upholding group standards and regulatory requirements. Prior experience in banking and loan/trade products is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Perform AML/KYC reviews for new and existing clients.
• Assist Front Office in Account Opening and document checks.
• Follow up to ensure documentation meets KYC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML/KYC reviews for all new and existing clients.
• Upload documents into internal system and conduct independent searches.
• Follow up to ensure documentation meets KYC requirements.

Skills

AML/KYC reviews

Account Opening

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Banking/Finance/Accounting

Job description

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Date: Sep 30, 2026

Location: Malaysia

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION MALAYSIA BERHAD

Job Summary

KYC and Account Opening

• a) Support account opening and new KYC
• b) KYC full review and update

Job Descriptions

• Perform Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer Due Diligence (AML/KYC) reviews for all new and existing clients.
• Conduct independent searches and upload document into internal system.
• Follow-up to make sure all documentations for all new and existing client meets the Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
• Assist Front Office in Account Opening such as document checking, internal/external arrangement.
• Guide and follow up with customer on required documents.
• Work closely with Front Office to understand client/deal structure.
• Able to perform high level/large volume of time sensitive tasks and ensuring compliance plus quality standards.
• Undertake special assignment, ad-hoc duties as and when necessary.

Job Requirements

• Possess degree in Banking, Finances, or Accounting or other degree holder.
• Minimum with 5-7 years of experience in banking industry.
• Preferably with experience in commercial banking/business or middle/back-office experience covering loan and trade products would be an advantage.
• Prior experience in Account Opening/AML/CFT would be an advantage.
• Able to multi-task and ability to work under limited supervision and good team player .