AVP – KYC/CDD -FIG Clients (Financial Institutions Group)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an AVP for KYC/CDD within the Financial Institutions Group. This role requires a degree, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of MAS 626 regulations. Responsibilities include managing documentation for customer due diligence, liaising with Relationship Managers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, proficient in Excel, and possess problem-solving abilities. Certification as an AFC specialist is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree holder and above in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge in MAS 626 regulations for AML/CFT.
• Experience handling data and proficiency in Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage documentation and conduct CDD in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Relationship Managers for required documentation.
• Ensure ongoing CDD reviews align with internal processes.
• Assist BUs in addressing CDD enquiries from authorities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Data handling

Excel functions (Vlookup, Pivoting)

Education

Degree holder and above

Certification as an AFC specialist (e.g., CAMS)

Job description

AVP – KYC/CDD -FIG Clients (Financial Institutions Group)

Job Role: AVP – FIG Clients (Financial Institutions Group)- KYC/CDD

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of documentation and conduct CDD in a timely manner
• To liaise with Relationship Managers on the required documentation
• Ensure that ongoing CDD reviews are conducted in tandem with internal process and policies
• Ensure data accuracy in systems and documentations
• Extraction of data from worksheets and reports for distribution to respective Business segments for necessary follow-up actions
• Assisting BUs to respond to various CDD enquiries, which may originate from the local authorities or from correspondent banks, over client’s profile
• Perform screening assessment and elevate material hits, where applicable for further clearance.
• Assisting the Team Leader in providing regular statistics and presentations for updating to Senior Management
• Participating in ad-hoc assignments and projects, e.g., audit, user acceptance testing etc. where required
• Providing advisory support to the BUs in CDD related matters, where applicable

Job Requirements

• Degree holder and above
• Detail-oriented, yet able to think flexibly and independently to resolve problems
• Maintaining a high degree of knowledge in MAS 626 regulations and associated regulatory requirements for AML/CFT and Sanctions
• Handling data, and able to perform functions on Excel, such as Vlookup, Pivoting and generating various graphs / charts, etc
• Certification as an AFC specialist (e.g., CAMS / Diploma in AML, Governance and Risk) with a recognized institution will be an advantage