KYC Analyst

RIDIK I CLPS Inc; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a diligent KYC/AML onboarding specialist to review customer profiles, conduct end-to-end KYC processes, and ensure compliance with local and global policies. The role focuses on risk assessment, proper documentation, and timely onboarding across multiple clients.

You will stay informed about AML developments, collaborate with teams to optimize workflows, and leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in onboarding and reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional work experience in KYC/AML onboarding.
• Proven knowledge of KYC/AML/CFT frameworks and related regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to review customer profiles and perform end-to-end onboarding.
• Willingness to suggest process improvements and use AI tools to enhance accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform client due diligence and evaluate customer risk from a compliance perspective.
• Manage end-to-end KYC onboarding for new accounts.
• Conduct periodic reviews and support audits.
• Stay up-to-date on AML-related developments and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient onboarding.

Skills

KYC Knowledge

AML Compliance

Attention to detail

English communication

Process improvement

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Perform Client Due Diligence to evaluate the customer from a compliance perspective and ensure that all established procedures are followed while providing a great customer experience
• Continuously improve streamlined processes to manage the end-to-end onboarding process from a financial crimes risk perspective
• Stay up-to-date on AML-related news and emerging regulatory developments
• Perform periodic reviews and support audits
• Relentlessly curious - Your analytical skills are second to none and the concept of deriving data-driven insights invigorates you… but you don’t succumb to analysis paralysis
• Process driven - You enjoy developing, documenting, and following procedures to ensure they are efficient, scalable, and defensible
• A team player - You are a natural in building relationships with your colleagues… but you enjoy working independently as much as you enjoy working with a team
• A master prioritizer - You leverage sound judgment to quickly assess all the tasks at hand and expertly prioritize them
• Inquisitive by nature - You know when to dig a little deeper to get to the bottom of a problem and solve it; in doing so, you ask the right questions necessary to arrive at a sound, risk-based decision

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of professional work experience; working experience in a global, dynamic environment is a plus
• Skilled written and verbal communicator in English
• Proven experience and knowledge of KYC and AML/CFT
• Review customer profiles, own the end-to-end KYC process and client onboarding of new accounts
• Review existing clients’ KYC on a periodic basis and perform necessary escalation
• Ensure adherence to local and global compliance policies and procedures
• Understand and confidently communicate the KYC requirements to internal and external stakeholders to ensure the quality and efficiency of the KYC onboarding process for new accounts and document updates
• Assist in continuous process/workflow improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI tools through clear, structured prompting to improve efficiency and quality across KYC reviews and onboarding workflows