KYC Analyst

uobgroup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking a KYC/AML specialist to perform Know Your Customer checks, ensure compliance with AML/CFT requirements, and support CDD for NTB/ETB customers. You will liaise with BU/RM and Country Compliance to maintain accurate KYC records and timely reviews.

The role involves escalating AML/Sanctions issues, administering quality assurance on KYC processes, and preparing monthly group reports.

Qualifications

• Experience with KYC/AML processes and Customer Due Diligence
• Familiarity with regulatory AML/CFT guidelines and screening
• Ability to review and ensure timely ongoing KYC/KYB activities

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC to ensure completeness and compliance with AML/CFT requirements.
• Coordinate with corporate clients to obtain required documents.
• Provide advisory on KYC/CDD to BU/RM and data to determine suspicious activity.
• Assist in escalating AML/CFT and sanctions issues to Country Compliance.
• Review and QA KYC/CDD and ongoing reviews completed by BU/RM.
• Ensure OGR is completed on time with no overdue reviews.
• Complete CDD/KYC for NTB/ETB customers within tight deadlines.
• Obtain approvals for exceptions or deferments per guidelines.
• Produce monthly reports for Group CFS, Compliance and others.
• Coordinate with GCIF to update NRD and archive KYC documents.

Skills

KYC compliance

AML/CFT

CDD

Ongoing review

NRD update

EWF system

Group Compliance

Job description

Company: 2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values - Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

• Perform KYC to ensure completeness and in compliance UOBM's AML/CFT require‑ment upon obtaining required documents from customers.
• Contact and follow up with corporate clients to obtain required documents as and when necessary.
• Provide advisory to BU/RM in completing their Know Your Customer / Customer Due Diligence and on information to obtain from customers to ascertain if an activity, e.g. wire payment, is suspicious.
• Assist in the escalation of Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Countering of Terrorist Funding (CFT) and Sanctions related issues to Country Compliance.
• Review and perform quality assurance checks on Know Your Customer / Customer Due Diligence and on-going reviews completed by BU/RM.
• To ensure Scheduled Ongoing Review (OGR) is completed within timeline and ensur‑ing that there are no overdue in review.
• To ensure CDD KYC for New-To-Bank (NTB) and Existing-To-Bank (ETB) customers is completed within tight deadline with accurate assessment.
• To ensure appropriate approvals are to be obtained for any exceptions or deferment as stipulated in UOBM's AML/CFT guidelines.
• To perform monthly reporting as and when required by Group Client Fulfi llment & Services (CFS), Group/Country Compliance and/or any other parties.
• Upon KYC completion, request to be sent to GCIF team to update Next Review Date (NRD), risk rating & archiving of all related KYC documents into EWF system.
• Assist on others tasks such as project and remediation as assigned by Head of CFS-AML/CFT where required.

Additional Requirements

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.