Officer, KYC Due Diligence Analyst 1 - CANTONESE Proficiency

Citigroup Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services corporation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a KYC Operations Analyst 1. In this entry-level role, candidates will assist with Anti-Money Laundering monitoring and the management of internal KYC programs. Responsibilities include maintaining and validating KYC records, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and collaborating with Compliance teams. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with relevant skills in risk controls and management reporting.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in KYC Operations requiring relevant experience preferred.
• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate KYC records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and approval of electronic KYC records.
• Create and maintain KYC records by obtaining relevant information.
• Validate KYC records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with laws and drive ethical judgment in business decisions.

Skills

Business Acumen

Credible Challenge

Laws and Regulations

Management Reporting

Policy and Procedure

Program Management

Referral and Escalation

Risk Controls and Monitors

Risk Identification and Assessment

Risk Remediation

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

Most Relevant Skills

• Business Acumen
• Credible Challenge
• Laws and Regulations
• Management Reporting
• Policy and Procedure
• Program Management
• Referral and Escalation
• Risk Controls and Monitors
• Risk Identification and Assessment
• Risk Remediation

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