Officer, Periodic Review

Royal Bank of Canada; Putrajaya; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a candidate to support the Client Due Diligence Team in their Private Bank operations. The role involves coordinating periodic reviews, assessing AML risks, and collaborating with the front office on client documentation. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in a Financial Institution, strong communication skills in English and Mandarin, and a commitment to accuracy. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and substantial training opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Performance-based bonuses

World-class training program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Financial Institution, preferably in Private Banking.
• Experience in reviewing account documentation and client profiles.
• Good spoken and written English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the ongoing periodic review program.
• Perform name screening in collaboration with front office.
• Assess AML risk rating for accounts based on KYC results.
• Report on status of periodic reviews and highlight significant items.
• Train front office staff on Client Due Diligence queries.

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Data Gathering Analysis

Financial Regulation

Fraud Risk Management

Group Problem Solving

Internal Controls

Operational Integrity

Process Management

Job description

Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity? Our client is a specialist provider of asset services, custody, payments and treasury services. Founded in 1864, they are the 10th largest bank worldwide and the 5th in North America, as measured by market capitalization.

They are among a small group of highly rated global banks and are recognized time and time again for our financial strength, market leadership and philanthropic work. This role works within the Client Due Diligence Team to support the Private Bank businesses, including but not limited to Periodic Reviews and name screening. The team ensures documents submitted by the front office are complete and compliant with internal policies and guidelines as well as global policy and regulatory standards.

Working hours : 9.00am – 6.00pmRegion : SG and HKWorking Arrangement : Hybrid Travelling Allowance Provided

What will you do?

• Coordinate the ongoing periodic review program and trigger event review, and reviewing documentations submitted by the Front Office.
• Perform name screening and disposition in collaboration with front office, for both periodic review and account opening.
• Assess the AML risk rating for each account, including but not limited to reviewing results on KYC search engines and escalating to AML Compliance when necessary for additional review, advice and approval.
• Review and re‑assess client’s background and profile including source of wealth and assess plausibility of source of wealth corroborations and account activity review.
• Report to the management on the status of Periodic review, highlight outstanding and significant risk items, and monitor outstanding items.
• Update department procedures and policy manuals as and when required.
• Assist in compliance or audit reviews, ad‑hoc projects and control related matters.
• Provide advice to the Front Office on the Client Due Diligence (CDD) queries.
• Provide training to front office staffs.

What do you need to succeed?

• Must-have
  • Minimum 2 years of working experience in a Financial Institution, preferably Private Bank.
  • Experience in reviewing account documentation.
  • Experience in client profile review and source of wealth corroboration.
  • Some experience in AML compliance is an advantage.
  • Good spoken and written English and Mandarin.
  • Committed and responsible with a drive to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Nice-to-have
  • Familiarity with Avaloq system.
  • Good spoken Cantonese will be an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

• Our Client thrive on the challenge to be their best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.
• Our Client care about each other, reaching their potential, making a difference to their communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• A world‑class training program in financial services.
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

Job Skills

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
• Communication
• Data Gathering Analysis
• Detail‑Oriented
• Financial Regulation
• Fraud Risk Management
• Group Problem Solving
• Internal Controls
• Operational Integrity
• Process Management

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: WEALTH MANAGEMENT
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2025-08-29
• Application Deadline: Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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