KYC & Compliance Analyst: Risk & Screening Specialist

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

Job summary

YouTrip is seeking a Compliance & Risk professional in Malaysia to analyze customer profiles, assess authenticity, and investigate risks. You will work with Compliance and other units to ensure smooth end-to-end processes and protect both customers and the company.

The role requires weekend coverage and a proactive, self-starting attitude. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in financial services or payments compliance, with knowledge of Malaysian regulations considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant work experience in financial services or payments.
• Knowledge of payments regulations in Malaysia is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer profiles to ascertain authenticity and identify risk areas using data and screening tools.
• Document and handle resolution of customer profile assessments, including name screening and background checks, and liaise with customers and internal teams for further investigation.
• Collaborate with Compliance and other key business functions to ensure smooth end-to-end processes and safeguard company and user interests.
• Participate in regulatory engagements, license applications or exemptions, and monitor material reforms and developments.

Skills

Compliance & Risk enthusiasm

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Travel enthusiasm

Self-starter

Weekend coverage

Job description

YouTrip is seeking a Compliance & Risk professional in Malaysia to analyze customer profiles, assess authenticity, and investigate risks. You will work with Compliance and other units to ensure smooth end-to-end processes and protect both customers and the company.

The role requires weekend coverage and a proactive, self-starting attitude. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in financial services or payments compliance, with knowledge of Malaysian regulations considered a plus.