Compliance Analyst (Supporting Hong Kong)

Ascentium Max Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentium Max Sdn Bhd is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support Hong Kong operations. The role focuses on onboarding, risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, and regulatory reporting, with travel to Hong Kong for training. The ideal candidate has 5-6 years in KYC/compliance and can work remotely with minimal supervision.

Knowledge of AML, sanctions, and CDD is essential, along with strong documentation and record-keeping skills. Immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions and regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail and document review skills.
• Experience with CDD and beneficial ownership analysis.
• Ability to identify issues and elevate appropriately.
• Experience using compliance systems such as Viewpoint and screening tools.
• Senior-level candidate with 5-6 years of relevant experience in KYC and compliance review.
• Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel to Hong Kong for initial training and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Review new entity and client onboarding files and perform customer due diligence.
• Assess risk levels and identify higher risk relationships for escalation.
• Conduct periodic reviews and assess changes affecting risk profiles.
• Carry out sanctions screening and adverse media checks.
• Maintain accurate CDD and compliance records in Viewpoint and related systems.
• Escalate adverse screening results and unresolved compliance matters.
• Prepare compliance outputs for governance and reporting.

Skills

KYC compliance

AML regulations

CDD

Beneficial ownership

Screening tools

Viewpoint

Documentation

Attention to detail

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Viewpoint

Screening tools

Job description

Compliance Analyst (Supporting Hong Kong)

The role is to ensure that every managed entity file remains compliant by:

Collecting and reviewing due diligence.

Assessing and monitoring risk.

Performing screening and ongoing monitoring.

Maintaining accurate records.

Escalating concerns promptly.

Supporting the firm's regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities (Expectations of the Role):

1. Client and Entity Onboarding

Review new entity and client onboarding files.

Perform customer due diligence (CDD) in accordance with AML, CTF and CPF requirements.

Assess risk levels and identify higher risk relationships requiring escalation.

Ensure required documentation is complete before onboarding proceeds.

2. Periodic Reviews and Trigger Event Reviews

Conduct periodic reviews of managed entities.

Review changes involving directors, shareholders, beneficial owners and control structures.

Assess trigger events that may affect the risk profile of a client or entity.

Update risk ratings where necessary.

3. Ongoing Monitoring and Screening

Carry out sanctions screening.

Conduct adverse media and other compliance screenings.

Monitor document expiry dates and review deadlines.

Investigate and elevate screening alerts or potential matches

4. Maintenance of Compliance Records

Maintain accurate CDD and compliance files within Viewpoint and associated systems.

Update compliance registers, identity registers, risk assessments, and monitoring records.

Ensure review outcomes and supporting documents are properly recorded and retained.

5. Identification and Escalation of Compliance Issues

Identify missing information, documentation gaps and inconsistencies.

Escalate adverse screening results, sanctions concerns and unresolved compliance matters.

Refer higher risk or complex matters to Compliance Management, MLRO/DMLRO or REDAC where appropriate.

6. Regulatory and Policy Compliance

Apply relevant BVI, Cayman, Hong Kong and Singapore AML Regulations, CIMA Guidance Notes, and internal policies.

Follow risk-based approaches to client acceptance and ongoing monitoring.

Ensure compliance activities are documented and auditable.

7. Reporting and Governance Support

Prepare compliance review outputs and management reporting.

Support monthly and quarterly compliance reporting processes.

Assist with board reporting and regulatory inspection readiness.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, and regulatory requirements.

Attention to detail and document review skills.

Experience with CDD and beneficial ownership analysis.

Ability to identify issues and elevate appropriately.

Strong written communication and record-keeping skills.

Experience using compliance systems such as Viewpoint and screening tools.

A senior-level candidate with at least 5-6 years of relevant experience in KYC and compliance review, including client onboarding, documentation, risk assessments, and case handling, with good commercial judgement and a practical approach to managing cases.

Someone who can work remotely and independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining a good and high level of accountability and quality in their deliverables.

The ability to work with agility and flexibility, including travelling to Hong Kong for an initial period of training (potentially up to one month) to understand the systems, processes, approach, and working methodology of the Hong Kong team.

Willingness and ability to travel to Hong Kong from time to time, as and when required.

Candidates who can speak, read and write Chinese would be preferred, although this is not a mandatory requirement.

The initial appointment will be on a 6-month contract, subject to potential renewal and/or conversion to a permanent position, depending on business requirements and performance.

Immediate availability is preferred.