KYC Analyst, Business Compliance & Governance - Commercial Banking | Kuala Lumpur, MY

United Overseas Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking a KYC Analyst for the Business Compliance & Governance team. This role involves assessing risks, ensuring customer compliance, and performing data analysis to mitigate financial crime. Candidates should have a recognized degree, relevant experience, and strong analytical skills to enhance customer experience and support internal compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant working experience in KYC, AML/CFT areas.
• Good command in English.
• Resourceful and meticulous.

Responsibilities

• Review customer relationships and verify validity of documents.
• Assisting efforts aimed at Countering Money Laundering.
• Performing complex data analysis for risk ranking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised degree

Job description

KYC Analyst, Business Compliance & Governance - Commercial Banking

KYC Analyst, Business Compliance & Governance - Commercial Banking

KYC Analyst, Business Compliance & Governance - Commercial Banking

Posting Date: 25 Jun 2025

Location:
Kuala Lumpur (City Area), MY, 50350

Company: United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

About the Department

The Wholesale Bank function operates a dynamic business model that provides financial services and solutions to help our clients achieve their strategic business objectives. Our mission is to become the premier-provider of banking services and solutions for Asia-based commercial banking companies (small medium enterprises), large corporations, financial institutions as well as multinational corporations. Our coverage teams work in full alignment with specialised teams across Transaction Banking, Investment Banking, Global Markets and Group Retail to deliver seamless solutions to our clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer relationships and verifying the validity of documents
• Assessing risks and compliance issues associated with customers or products
• Studying market trends and evaluating customers behaviour
• Assisting efforts aimed at Countering of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing as well as other illicit financial activities
• Compiling accurate and up-to-date customer information against the Bank's database
• Leveraging insights from customer behavioural research to improve customer's experience
• Liaising with management to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Preparing Questionable Activity Reporting (QARs) when necessary
• Reporting accounts with high risk or missing documentation to relevant unit
• Performing complex data analysis to aid decision making for risk ranking
• Reviewing customer accounts for instances of suspicious financial transactions
• Conduct reviews and disposing of alerts generated from screening
• Reaching out to customers to obtain relevant documentations

Job Requirements

• Recognised degree and with good command in English
• At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience in KYC, AML/CFT area
• Resourceful and meticulous with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-driven and a team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Committed and fast learner

Be a part of UOB Family

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.

Apply now and make a difference.

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