Executive - AMLA

Public Mutual Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Mutual Berhad is seeking a skilled KYC/CDD professional to ensure investor profile completeness for high-risk customers. The role involves screening, information gathering, and submitting STRs to the Financial Crime Compliance Department, along with supporting ongoing due diligence and sanctions-related exits.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years in KYC/CDD, with strong AML/CFT knowledge and English communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in finance, business, accounting, law, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in KYC and CDD in financial services or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and guidelines.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• To check AMLA reports and perform Ongoing/Enhanced/Renewed Due Diligence to ensure completeness of investor profiles for High-Risk Customers.
• To conduct name screening and gather additional information when required via call/email to investors/sales representatives.
• To raise internal Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Risk Profile Reclassification forms to Financial Crime Compliance Department in a timely manner.
• To assist Financial Crime Compliance Department in conducting ongoing due diligence for cases triggered by transaction monitoring reports.
• To handle the exit process for investors matched with sanction lists, ensuring verification with Financial Crime Compliance Department, proper documentation, and closure in line with company policies/regulatory requirements.
• To collaborate with IT Department and conduct User Acceptance Test on system enhancements.

Skills

KYC & CDD

AML/CFT compliance

Analytical skills

English communication

Investigations

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Law, or related fields

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To check AMLA reports and perform Ongoing/Enhanced/Renewed Due Diligence to ensure completeness of investor profiles for High-Risk Customers.
• To conduct name screening and gather additional information when required via call/email to investors/sales representatives.
• To raise internal Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Risk Profile Reclassification forms to Financial Crime Compliance Department in a timely manner.
• To assist Financial Crime Compliance Department in conducting ongoing due diligence for cases triggered by transaction monitoring reports.
• To handle the exit process for investors matched with sanction lists, ensuring verification with Financial Crime Compliance Department, proper documentation, and closure in line with company policies/regulatory requirements.
• To collaborate with IT Department and conduct User Acceptance Test on system enhancements.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Law, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in handling Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD), preferably in financial services, banking, unit trust, insurance or capital markets.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations and guidelines.
• Good analytical skills, meticulous and attentive to details.
• Good written & communication skills in English.
• Problem solving mindset with the ability to handle independent investigations.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player and proactive in identifying compliance risks.