Compliance Specialist

SWIFT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial messaging provider is seeking a Compliance Specialist in Kuala Lumpur. You will conduct due diligence, ensuring corporate customers meet internal and regulatory compliance standards. Responsibilities include onboarding corporate entities, ongoing compliance checks, and collaborating with teams for support. Ideal candidates have a degree, at least 2 years of experience in KYC/compliance, and fluency in English. Join a diverse environment where your unique perspective matters.

Benefits

Competitive package

Career control

Support for performance

Inclusive environment

Diversity promotion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in KYC or compliance, ideally with corporate clients.
• Basic understanding of AML, CTF, and sanctions compliance.
• Experience with compliance tools and software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the onboarding process for corporate entities.
• Conduct ongoing reviews and monitoring for compliance.
• Collect and analyze documentation for entity verification.
• Support risk assessments and identify compliance issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams for compliance support.

Skills

Fluency in English

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Undergraduate diploma or bachelor's degree (preferably in compliance, legal, or business)

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

PEGA

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever‑changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Join Swift’s Compliance Operations Team as a Compliance Specialist, where you will play a key role in conducting due diligence for corporate entities. This position offers an opportunity to build expertise in entity-level compliance, ensuring that corporate customers remain aligned with Swift’s internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Entity Onboarding & Due Diligence: Assist in the onboarding process for corporate entities joining the Swift network, ensuring that all compliance checks are performed in accordance with internal policies.
• Ongoing Due Diligence: Conduct regular reviews and monitoring to ensure ongoing compliance for existing entity customers.
• Documentation Review: Collect and analyze documentation required for entity verification, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Swift’s internal standards.
• Risk Monitoring: Support risk assessments for corporate entities, identifying potential compliance issues and escalating where necessary.
• Process Improvement: Suggest improvements to existing processes and tools to enhance the efficiency of due diligence activities.
• Compliance Support: Collaborate with internal teams and provide compliance support, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for corporate customers.
• Customer Service: Deliver high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders, guiding them through the compliance process and responding to inquiries effectively.
• Research & Analysis: Assist in research and analysis of compliance regulations across various jurisdictions.
• Technical Support: Prepare reports, presentations, and metrics to support compliance projects and initiatives as needed.

What You Need to Succeed

• Educational Background: Undergraduate diploma or bachelor's degree (preferably in compliance, legal, or business).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in KYC or compliance, with a focus on corporate or institutional clients. Fresh graduates with relevant academic backgrounds and a positive attitude may be considered for an Associate Specialist role.
• Entity Due Diligence Expertise: Basic understanding of AML, CTF, and sanctions compliance as they relate to corporate entities. Knowledge of KYC/CDD/EDD for entities is essential.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English (both spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage tasks in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with tight deadlines.
• Tech‑Savvy: Experience with compliance tools and software (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, PEGA, Confluence, JIRA) is an advantage.
• Team Player: Collaborative, proactive, and able to support team objectives.

What we offer

• We put you in control of career
• We give you a competitive package
• We help you perform at your best
• We help you make a difference
• We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.