KYC Analyst

YouTrip; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YouTrip is seeking a Compliance & Risk professional to join their dynamic team in Petaling Jaya. The role involves analyzing customer profiles, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and collaborating with various teams to safeguard interests. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented problem solvers with 2-3 years of experience in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in compliance or risk management.
• Knowledge of payments-related regulations in Malaysia is a plus.
• Proven ability to solve complex business issues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer profiles to ascertain authenticity and identify potential risks.
• Document and resolve customer profile assessments and collaborate with teams.
• Participate in regulatory engagements and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

We Are

YouTrip is at the forefront of Asia's financial revolution, defining the future of digital finance with its leading multi-currency payment platform. Launched in 2018, YouTrip has swiftly ascended as a powerhouse, orchestrating billions in transactions annually and securing the trust of millions. With innovative solutions like YouTrip for consumers and YouBiz for businesses, we offer unmatched financial ease and cost-effectiveness. Fresh off a successful US$50 million Series B funding round led by Lightspeed Venture, we're setting new benchmarks in the digital financial services sector.

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to eliminate financial borders across Asia, propelling us into the next wave of digital finance.

You will:

1. Analyze customer profiles to ascertain authenticity and identify any potential risk areas, using data and screening tools.
2. Document and handle resolution of customer profile assessment, including name screening, background checks, news run, and others, and assist to reach out to customers and internal teams for further investigation.
3. Collaborate with Compliance and other key business functions to ensure a smooth end-to-end internal process to achieve customer satisfaction and safeguard the company's and users’ interests.
4. Participate in regulatory engagements or consultations, application of licenses or exemptions, and ensure business and management are informed and prepared against material reforms and developments.

You have:

• Compliance & Risk enthusiast – you’ve racked up at least 2-3 years of relevant work experience, ideally within the financial services or payment industry. Relevant knowledge on payments related regulations in Malaysia will be a plus.
• Analytical & detail-oriented thinker – you possess excellent problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience in solving complex business issues with analytical thinking. You have the tendency to focus on details and hate to miss out on specifics.
• Fearless self-starter – you are not afraid to suggest and implement new initiatives to tackle complex business issues. You do not mind getting your hands dirty in order to get things done within a tight timeline.