Compliance Associate/ Executive

Baxian; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced AML Reviewer to handle client onboarding, evaluate high-risk clients, and maintain KYC documentation. The ideal candidate holds a degree in finance or related fields and has strong skills in data analysis tools such as Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in AML-KYC is essential, and the role offers the opportunity to work independently in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, economics, accounting, or legal field.
• Strong proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Good command of English (both oral and written).
• Preferably 2 years’ experience in AML – KYC & Customer Due Diligence.

Responsibilities

• Act as first or second layer reviewer for all AML file reviews and onboarding new clients.
• Review and evaluate high-risk clients including PEPs and OHR clients.
• Assist the Compliance Team Lead on other ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Strong communication in English

Independent working

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or legal field

Tools

World Check

SharePoint

Job description

Act as first or second layer reviewer for all AML file reviews including the onboarding of new prospect clients, periodical reviews of existing clients, risk assessment, verification of name screening, and any other adhoc task, to ensure all KYC and CDD documents and information are up-to-date, and in accordance with SOPs.

Review and evaluate high‑risk clients including PEPs and OHR clients.

Prepare or review risk assessments for new and existing clients, identifying points of concern and file Internal Suspicious Transaction Reports (“ISTR”) promptly when suspicions arise.

Perform, review, and analyse name screening (World Check and Google searches) on clients and their counterparties, including ongoing screening, and elevate matches to the Compliance Team Lead or Compliance Officer when required.

Liaise with Relationship Managers to request KYC documentation, provide first‑level compliance support and advisory, and ensure documentation is properly organized and securely stored.

Job Description

Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”)

• Act as first or second layer reviewer for all AML file reviews including the onboarding of new prospect clients, periodical reviews of existing clients, risk assessment, verification of name screening, and any other adhoc task, to ensure all KYC and CDD documents and information are up-to-date, and in accordance with SOPs.

• Review and evaluate high‑risk clients including PEPs and OHR clients.

• Prepare or review risk assessments for new and existing clients, identifying points of concern and file Internal Suspicious Transaction Reports (“ISTR”) promptly when suspicions arise.

• Perform, review, and analyse name screening (World Check and Google searches) on clients and their counterparties, including ongoing screening, and elevate matches to the Compliance Team Lead or Compliance Officer when required.

• Liaise with Relationship Managers to request KYC documentation, provide first‑level compliance support and advisory, and ensure documentation is properly organized and securely stored.

Record Keeping

• Maintain, update and ensure proper organisational filing of KYC documents and information in the respective client company files, shared drives and update the same in the in‑house customer management system.

Others

• Assist the Compliance Team Lead on other ad hoc tasks, as and when directed from time to time.

• Provide peer‑to‑peer training and guidance to junior staff and assist in addressing and rectifying audit findings.

• Attend all trainings and undertake any testing, as and when requested and required.

Requirement

• Hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, economics, accounting, or legal field.

• Strong proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint.

• Good command of English (both oral and written).

• Proficiency in World Check or any other name screening systems will be an added advantage.

• Working knowledge of TCSP industry will be an added advantage.

• Working knowledge of corporate and trust structure will be an added advantage.

• Preferably 2-years’ experience in AML – KYC & Customer Due Diligence.

• Able to work independently and a self‑starter with positive mind set to work in any challenging situations.