KYC Senior Specialist

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm based in Kuala Lumpur is searching for a professional to execute KYC tasks, conduct client onboarding, and ensure compliance with AML regulations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business or Finance and a minimum of 2 years' experience in Client Onboarding or KYC functions. Strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and financial crime prevention is essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Client Onboarding, KYC, Account Administration, or AML functions.
• Proficient in reviewing legal and business documents for onboarding purposes.

Responsibilities

• Execute KYC tasks in accordance with procedures and requirements.
• Conduct onboarding and reviews for corporate clients and NBFIs.
• Validate client documentation and beneficial ownership.

Skills

Knowledge of AML/KYC regulations

Sanctions compliance

Financial crime prevention

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business, Banking, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Execute KYC tasks in accordance with the Global CLM (Client Lifecycle Management) procedure, Global Screening procedure, and local regulatory requirements.
• Conduct onboarding, periodic, and event-driven reviews for corporate clients and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs).
• Validate and verify client documentation, beneficial ownership, and signing mandates.
• Conduct client screenings, including adverse media and sanctions checks; escape findings where necessary.
• Determine and document Customer Risk Rating (CRR) using global methodology, and escape for manual overrides when required.
• Verify signatures and maintain account documentation per regulatory and internal standards.
• Ensure all activities comply with AML, KYC, and sanctions policies and internal workflows (ComRules).

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Banking, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Client Onboarding, KYC, Account Administration, or AML functions.
• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulations, sanctions compliance, and financial crime prevention.
• Proficient in reviewing legal and business documents for onboarding purposes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulations, sanctions compliance, and financial crime prevention.

Education

Bachelor Degree