Officer, KYC Due Diligence Analyst 1 - CANTONESE Proficiency

Citigroup Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an entry-level KYC Operations Analyst to support Anti-Money Laundering activities and manage Know Your Client programs. The role involves partnering with compliance teams, maintaining KYC records, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and relevant experience is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to build a career in compliance within a renowned organization.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams for KYC record preparation and development.
• Create and maintain KYC records using internal and external sources.
• Update system information from initiation to approval of KYC record.
• Validate KYC records and CIP documents for accuracy.
• Ensure KYC records meet local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain BSU tool.
• Assess risk and drive compliance with laws and regulations.

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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