Officer, KYC Due Diligence Analyst 1

Citigroup Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking a KYC Operations Analyst 1 in Kuala Lumpur. This entry-level role involves participating in Anti-Money Laundering monitoring and managing KYC records in compliance with regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include collaborating with teams for KYC documentation, ensuring accuracy, and assessing risk in decision-making. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and may benefit from relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to grow in a regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, development, due diligence and approval of electronic KYC records.
• Create and maintain KYC records by obtaining information from internal and external sources.
• Update system information and report workflow progress to supervisor.
• Validate KYC records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain BSU tool and assess risks in business decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The KYC Operations Analyst 1 is an entry‑level position responsible for participating in Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting activities in coordination with the Compliance and Control team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the development and management of a dedicated internal KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Relationship Management and Compliance teams to assist with the preparation, development, due diligence and approval of the electronic Know Your Client (KYC) record and supporting appendices.
• Create and maintain KYC records by obtaining information from internal and external sources (firm website, regulatory websites, etc.).
• Partner with Relationship Management and Compliance teams to update system information from initiation to approval of KYC record and report workflow progress to supervisor.
• Validate the information within KYC records and Customer Identification Program (CIP) documents to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Ensure KYC records incorporate local regulatory requirements / Global Business Support Unit (BSU) Standards.
• Maintain BSU tool.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

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