KYC Analyst (Corporate)

YouTrip; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services innovator in Malaysia is seeking a Compliance and KYC Specialist to manage the KYC onboarding process. This role involves customer profile assessments, collaboration with Compliance, and participation in regulatory engagements. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of relevant experience, analytical skills, and a keen interest in travel psychology. A passion for compliance and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in compliance and/or KYC.
• Knowledge of payments regulations in Singapore is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end KYC onboarding process.
• Document customer profile assessments and conduct background checks.
• Collaborate with Compliance for smooth internal processes.
• Participate in regulatory engagements and ensure readiness for reforms.

Skills

Compliance & Risk expertise

Analytical thinking

Attention to details

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of travel psychology

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• In charge of the end to end KYC onboarding process which includes analyzing customer profiles to ascertain the authenticity and identify any potential risk areas, using data and screening tools
• 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
• Collaborate with Compliance and other key business functions to ensure a smooth internal process to achieve customer satisfaction and safeguard company's and users' interests
• 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

Requirements

• Compliance & Risk enthusiast - you've racked up at least 1-2 years of experience in compliance and/or KYC experience, and expertise within the financial services or payment industry. Relevant knowledge on payments related regulations in Singapore will be a plus
• Analytical & detail-oriented thinker - you possess excellent problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience in solving complex business with analytical thinking. You have the tendency to focus on details and hate to miss out on specifics
• Travel enthusiast - you are a passionate traveller and understand the psychology of travellers, in particular when it comes to overseas spending behaviour and its associated risks
• 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