KYC Team Lead – KYC Operations

Capco; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an AML Name Screening Specialist to monitor and analyze banking transactions. Responsibilities include reviewing name hits to ensure compliance with regulations and analyzing alerts for matches with sanctioned entities. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in AML in a banking environment and possesses strong communication skills. Fluency in Mandarin is required to support the HK and Taiwan markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in AML and CFT.
• Strong communicator and collaborator.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review name hits for compliance with regulations.
• Analyze alerts for possible matches with sanctioned entities.
• Support AML Advisory in executing key AML matters.

Skills

Knowledge of AML laws

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Diploma or degree in relevant field

Job description

Role Title: AML Name Screening Specialist

Role Summary: The AML Ops Team shall Monitor and analyze banking transactions and customer activities and profiles with the Bank’s systems. This includes identifying irregular customer profiles, suspicious patterns, unusual behaviour, and high-risk activities that may indicate money laundering, fraud, or other illicit activities.

Primary responsibilities

• Reviewing and assess the name hits of individuals and companies, to ensure compliance with regulations and mitigate potential risks associated with money laundering, fraud, terrorism financing, and other financial crimes.
• Analyse alerts to identify any possible matches with sanctioned entities, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and high-risk individuals. Review and document findings, including detailed analysis, supporting evidence, and prepare reports for internal and regulatory related purposes.
• Support AML Advisory in the execution of ad-hoc key AML/ CFT matters where required
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy in performing related AML reviews and checks

Summary of Requirements

• Diploma/ degree holder with minimum 3 years’ experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Terrorism Financing (CFT) in a digital and/or SME/Corporate banking environment. Additional certifications in anti-money laundering (AML) will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering laws, regulations, and global sanctions regimes will be advantageous.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with critical thinking with attention to detail and analytical skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Team player with proactiveness and able to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (Read, Write - to support HK, Taiwan market).
• Candidate who can start immediately is highly welcome.

Hours of Operation

The hours of operation will be 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Bank holiday will follow Singapore public holidays calendar. There may be shift and overtime required for weekends or national holidays according to business requirement. Both parties need to align and mutually agree on such changes and plan in advance. Overtime rates if any be charged only when productivity targets are met, and also when the personnel gaps in the team (if any) are duly filled.

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