KYC & Onboarding Lead - Senior Compliance

BIT Official; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BIT is seeking a senior KYC/AML leader in Malaysia to oversee the KYC department and ensure compliance across all business lines. You will partner with the Head of KYC, mentor staff, and manage counterparty due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring.

Strong knowledge of AML/CFT and regulatory expectations is essential. In this role you will drive safeguards, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high standards of regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in KYC/AML with leadership or team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and due diligence processes.
• Experience with regulatory inspections, audits, and remediation programs.
• Interest or experience in virtual assets and blockchain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of KYC to lead the KYC department; act as coverage during their absence.
• Serve as SME for client onboarding across all business lines, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Act as the SME and primary liaison for counterparty account openings, periodic reviews across all business lines.
• Lead pre and ongoing counterparty due diligence and its periodic refresh cycles; verify KYC/CDD documents, assess AML/CFT questionnaire completeness, conduct risk assessments, and provide clear recommendations to senior management for approval.
• Prepare comprehensive KYC/CDD files and respond promptly to counterparties' AML/CFT questionnaires to facilitate mutual onboarding/periodic reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify process gaps, control risks, and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of Counterparty Due Diligence and its periodic refresh cycles.
• Oversee ongoing monitoring activities, including escalated name screening alerts and periodic client reviews.
• Maintain and update compliance control lists, logs, and documentation.
• Act as an ambassador of BIT, ensuring professionalism, regulatory compliance, and excellent client experience.
• Support ad-hoc compliance projects and initiatives as required.

Skills

KYC/AML

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business

CAMS/ICA certification (preferred)

Job description

BIT is seeking a senior KYC/AML leader in Malaysia to oversee the KYC department and ensure compliance across all business lines. You will partner with the Head of KYC, mentor staff, and manage counterparty due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring.

Strong knowledge of AML/CFT and regulatory expectations is essential. In this role you will drive safeguards, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high standards of regulatory alignment.