Compliance Officer

Cloudtech International Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a compliance officer to ensure KYC and CDD information is accurate and compliant. This role involves reviewing AML-related checks, maintaining organized filing systems, and providing support on compliance matters. The ideal candidate must possess strong attention to detail, compliance knowledge, and customer service skills. This position is crucial for maintaining high standards of compliance and supporting the internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance or KYC roles is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure KYC and CDD information is complete and compliant.
• Act as a first-level reviewer for AML-related checks.
• Maintain structured filing systems for KYC documents.
• Provide customer support for compliance-related inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compliance knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Ensure all Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) information is complete, accurate, and compliant with internal SOPs.

Act as the first-level reviewer for AML-related file checks, including onboarding of new clients, periodic reviews of existing clients, risk assessments, verification of name screening results, and other ad hoc CDD tasks.

Liaise with Managers to obtain outstanding KYC documentation and provide first-level compliance advisory support, ensuring all documents are properly organized and securely stored.

Prioritize and conduct comprehensive KYC reviews, including onboarding due diligence, periodic client reviews, and additional KYC-related analyses.

Collaborate closely with internal business units to determine required KYC documentation and offer guidance on compliance matters.

Review and assess daily screening alerts generated by compliance monitoring systems, including adverse media, sanctions, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) alerts.

Record Keeping & Reporting

Maintain and update structured filing systems for KYC documents and client records.

Ensure timely and accurate updates in the internal customer management system and shared drives.

Assist in preparing internal compliance reports to keep the Head of Compliance informed of progress, issues, and action plans.

Support, & Ad Hoc Duties

Provide customer support for compliance-related enquiries and documentation matters.

Assist the Compliance Team Lead with ad hoc compliance tasks as assigned.

Support efforts to address, resolve, and prevent future audit findings.

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a compliance officer?
• Do you have customer service experience?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?