KYC Onboarding Specialist – Global AML Ops (APAC)

Royal Bank of Canada; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Putrajaya is seeking a full-time Operations Associate to support client onboarding and maintain compliance with KYC/AML processes. Candidates should have a degree and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience in financial operations. The role involves developing operations controls and providing expertise to internal clients, with opportunities to work in a dynamic, global environment. Flexibility to adapt to shifts is necessary according to the 24/5 business model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years experience in AML & CLMG-KYC Operations within a financial institution.
• Good understanding of AML & CLMG-KYC operations and related regulatory requirements.
• Sound capital markets product knowledge and regulatory requirements governing KYC/AML.
• Previous account opening/settlement instructions maintenance experience.
• Ability to adapt to shift work supporting a 24/5 global business model.

Responsibilities

• Support timely onboarding and maintenance of all clients while maintaining data integrity.
• Create and maintain client reference data and ensure database consistency.
• Maintain understanding of KYC/AML processes and improve procedures.
• Assist with integration into local operations model and the global support model.
• Develop and document operations controls and work processes.

Skills

Active Learning

Adaptability

Business Appraisals

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Decision Making

Effectiveness Measurement

Operational Delivery

Process Improvements

Education

Education to degree standard preferred

Job description

A major financial institution in Putrajaya is seeking a full-time Operations Associate to support client onboarding and maintain compliance with KYC/AML processes. Candidates should have a degree and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience in financial operations. The role involves developing operations controls and providing expertise to internal clients, with opportunities to work in a dynamic, global environment. Flexibility to adapt to shifts is necessary according to the 24/5 business model.