Assistant Vice President, Client Service

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad (SMBC) invites experienced professionals to join its KYC and Account Opening team. The role focuses on AML/KYC reviews for new and existing clients, with emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and timely processing under stringent compliance standards.

You will support Front Office in account opening, perform high-volume, time-sensitive tasks, and collaborate across teams to ensure CDD requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Possess degree in Banking, Finance, or Accounting, or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of experience in banking.
• Experience in commercial banking or middle/back-office covering loan/trade products is an advantage.
• Prior experience in Account Opening/AML/CFT would be an advantage.
• Able to multi-task and work under limited supervision; good team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML/KYC reviews for all new and existing clients.
• Conduct independent searches and upload documents into internal system.
• Follow up to ensure all documents meet KYC requirements.
• Assist Front Office in Account Opening, including document checking and arrangements.
• Guide customers on required documents.
• Work closely with Front Office to understand client/deal structure.
• Able to handle high-volume, time-sensitive tasks while maintaining compliance and quality.
• Undertake special assignments as needed.

Skills

AML/KYC reviews

Account opening

Document verification

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Banking/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Internal AML/KYC system

Job description

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.

Unlock job insights

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) operates globally with extensive overseas branches that offers a broad range of financial services. Due to its incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Malaysia, SMBC is now inviting you to be part of its talent pool where you can grow with us. This is indeed a good opportunity for you to chart your career collaboratively with SMBC to greater heights.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) operates globally with extensive overseas branches that offers a broad range of financial services. Due to its incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Malaysia, SMBC is now inviting you to be part of its talent pool where you can grow with us. This is indeed a good opportunity to chart your career collaboratively with SMBC to greater heights.

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