Name Screening Analyst

Ridik; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a detailed sanctions risk analyst to join our team in Kuala Lumpur. You will analyze risks posed by individuals or entities, assess sanctions exposure, and recommend actions to strengthen compliance across the screening process.

You will work with cross-functional teams, mentor junior analysts, develop screening guidelines, and prepare reports on findings and mitigations. The role requires adaptability to shift patterns, including weekends, in a startup environment.

Qualifications

• Team player who collaborates across teams and inspires a shared vision.
• Relentlessly curious with a data-driven mindset to uncover insights.
• Inquisitive by nature and able to dig deeper to reach root causes.
• Process-driven with strong documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and threats posed by individuals or entities using tools and databases.
• Assess sanctions risks in screening results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Keep up to date with sanctions laws and regulatory requirements for compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information for risk assessments.
• Guide and support junior analysts involved in name screening.
• Develop and maintain screening protocols, guidelines, and best practices.
• Prepare reports summarizing findings, risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging risks and propose measures.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver training on screening techniques and procedures.
• Handle ad-hoc non-screening tasks and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Team player

Curious

Inquisitive

Process driven

Excellent communicator

Resilient under pressure

Shift work

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Analysis using various tools and databases to identify potential risks and threats posed by individuals or entities
• Analyze screening results to assess Sanctions risks and provide recommendations for further actions
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory requirements related to Sanctions, ensuring compliance throughout the screening process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather additional information for accurate risk assessment
• Provide guidance and support to junior analysts involved in name screening activities
• Develop and maintain screening protocols, guidelines, and best practices to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the screening process
• Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation summarizing screening findings, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging risks associated with name screening, and proactively recommend measures to address them
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver training programs on name screening techniques and compliance procedures
• Perform other non-screening tasks that may be assigned by line manager from time to time and ensure the effective discharge of the tasks assigned (such as process improvements in the account services workflow)

Requirements

• Team player – work cohesively with colleagues from across the organization and be able to inspire a shared vision
• Relentlessly curious – analytical skills are second to none and the concept of deriving data-driven insights invigorates you but you don't succumb to analysis paralysis
• Inquisitive by nature – know when to dig a little deeper to get to the bottom of a problem and solve it; in doing so, ask the right questions necessary to arrive at a sound, risk-based decision
• Process driven – enjoy developing, documenting, and following procedures to ensure they are efficient, scalable, and defensible
• Exceptional communicator – being able to connect with people at all levels, both internally and with external stakeholders
• Thriving under pressure – and work well with constant change and the ambiguity of a startup environment
• Willing to work on shift rotations (including weekends and varied shift timings)