Compliance Officer / Executive

UKA SOLUTIONS Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance and risk management firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Compliance Officer to perform due diligence and manage client data. The candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in Compliance or Risk Management, preferably in Banking or Financial Services. Responsibilities include risk identification, record maintenance, and operational support. Proficiency in Mandarin and English is mandatory. The role promotes career advancement and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Annual bonus and salary increment

Leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Compliance or Risk Management role.
• Strong understanding of compliance regulations applicable to the industry.
• Proficient in spoken and written Mandarin and fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough due diligence on clients.
• Collect, review, and input client information into the KYC system.
• Maintain and update KYC records for data integrity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Business, Finance, Law or related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

KYC Due Diligence: Perform thorough due diligence on both new and existing clients.

Client Data Management: Collect, review, and accurately input client information into the KYC system.

Risk Identification: Flag and elevate high‑risk clients in accordance with compliance protocols.

Record Maintenance: Maintain and update KYC records to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.

Service Level Compliance: Deliver tasks within established service level agreements.

Operational Support: Provide end‑to‑end support to the Compliance team.

Ad Hoc Assignments: Undertake additional tasks and projects as assigned by management to support departmental goals and priorities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Compliance or Risk Management role, preferably within the Banking or Financial Services industry.
• Minimum Diploma qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Law, or related disciplines).
• Strong understanding of compliance regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in a related field such as law, finance or compliance.
• Proficient in spoken and written Mandarin (mandatory) and fluent in English.
• No criminal record; strong integrity and clean financial background.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to start work immediately is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A positive and supportive work environment.
• Leave entitlements: Annual Leave, Maternity Leave, and Paternity Leave.
• Statutory contributions: EPF, SOCSO, and EIS.
• Annual bonus and salary increment opportunities.
• Yearly salary review and year‑end bonus.

Employment Details

Work Location: Sunway Velocity Signature 2 Office

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM