Manager, High Risk Client Management

RBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior AML/EDD professional to support the High Risk Client Management Europe team, covering RBC Wealth and other platforms. The role focuses on enhanced due diligence, risk assessment, and AML policy execution to safeguard the bank from financial crime and reputational risk.

You will guide front office and compliance, lead risk management initiatives across international platforms, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with business units and Enterprise Strategic Clients

Qualifications

• Proven track record in AML/EDD roles.
• Five+ years experience in AML risk management.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF ABAC regulations.
• Understanding of geopolitical risk in AML.
• Experience in policy development and risk controls.
• Ability to train and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enhanced due diligence and AML client risk assessments for high-risk clients.
• Develop and implement strategies for conduct and ethical relationship standards.
• Provide AML guidance to Front Office, Compliance, Legal and Operations.
• Manage investigations of alleged violations and oversee risk programs.
• Train and mentor new HRCM Europe team members and review reports.

Skills

AML/EDD

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Geopolitical risk

Policy development

Stakeholder guidance

Education

Graduate or higher in AML

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The role will support the Director and Associate Directors, High Risk Client Management Europe in ensuring the successful operation of the High Risk Client Management reams. This will primarily involved the completion of enhanced due diligence and AML client risk assessments in relation to RBC's highest risk clients to protect RBC from financial crime and associated reputational risk. The role will predominantly cover the RBC Wealth businesses in Europe but will also incorporate other RBC platforms as required - including GAM, IS, Capital Markets and Enterprise Strategic Clients.

Working Hours : 9.00AM -6.00PM

What You Will Do:

• Completion of enhanced due diligence and AML client risk assessments in relation to RBC's highest risk clients and potential clients, as well as Enterprise Strategic Clients, to protect RBC from financial crime and associated reputational risk.
• Developing and implementing strategies for all activities relating to one or more business units regarding business conduct and ethical relationship standards.
• Providing advice and interpretation of Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing compliance, including corporate policies and procedures to assigned business unit or units.
• Managing the investigation process for alleged violations.
• Overseeing development of relevant programs to ensure compliance and reduce risk
• Training and mentoring of new members of the High Risk Client Management team. Reviewing initial drafts of reports completed by other Managers and Analysts within the team.
• Work with the Business, AML colleagues and the Enterprise Strategic Client Group to ensure consistent application of risk assessments and to manage business line expectations. Provide AML counsel and guidance to the Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Operations and other functions on the firm's high risk clients and risk rating framework.
• Support and assist the Director and Associate Directors of HRCM Europe in the execution of their responsibilities and mandates to ensure robust and proportionate AML systems and controls in managing AML client risk across international platforms and the Enterprise Strategic Clients Group.
• Support the Director and Associate Directors of HRCM Europe in developing client risk management policy and procedures.
• Drive specific projects as requested by the Director and Associate Directors of HRCM Europe. Work with external vendors to obtain reports on prospect and existing clients and manage assignments.

Must Have:

• Proven track record within AML/EDD roles
• Minimum of five years experience
• Strong knowledge of the AML/CTF and ABAC legal and regulatory environment
• Good understanding of geopolitical risks
• Detailed knowledge and experience of AML client risk assessment approaches and methodologies
• EDD practices and policy development.

Nice To Have:

• Formal qualification at Graduate or Post-Graduate Level in AML or related discipline.
• Sound written and spoken communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good interpersonal / communications skills
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to influence and direct internal and external colleagues
• Flexibility in attitude and approach
• Initiative and organization
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of MS Office applications

Job Skills

Anti Money Laundering Training, Business Perspective, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address

PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY IOI CITY TOWER ONE:PUTRAJAYA

City

Putrajaya

Country

Malaysia

Work hours/week

40

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-05-15

Application Deadline

2026-12-30

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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