Remote KYC & Client Onboarding Specialist

Standard Chartered; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Wellbeing & learning programs

Competitive salary & benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Standard Chartered in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a KYC/Client Account Management professional to oversee onboarding, maintenance and periodic reviews for a corporate portfolio. You will coordinate with Relationship Managers, KYC Operations and Compliance to ensure timely activation and risk controls.

The role emphasizes strong English communication, documentation validation and adherence to AML/regulatory requirements across the client lifecycle, with flexible working options and a focus on

Qualifications

• KYC and client due diligence for corporate or institutional clients, including onboarding, periodic reviews and event-driven reviews.
• Review ownership structures, authorised signatories, client activities and source documents for completeness and consistency.
• Manage client-maintenance requests such as authorised-signatory changes and static-profile updates with proper validation and authorisation.
• Knowledge of AML, sanctions, client-risk assessment and regulatory requirements; data confidentiality and record-management standards.
• Ability to manage multiple KYC cases, meet deadlines, and elevate risks and overdue actions promptly.
• Strong communication with Relationship Managers, KYC Operations, Compliance and other partners.
• Certifications: completion and maintenance of mandatory KYC/AML training or certification.
• Languages: strong English writing and speaking skills; local-language capability as required for client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary client management partner for the portfolio, coordinating onboarding, maintenance and reviews within timelines.
• Guide clients on KYC information and documentation, follow up on outstanding items and support account activation.
• Manage ongoing maintenance requests and ensure documents are complete and authorised before processing.
• Coordinate periodic and event-driven KYC reviews, monitor progress and escalate gaps or overdue actions.
• Maintain visibility of client priorities, KYC status, service issues and risks; provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Deliver a consistent client experience while upholding data quality, confidentiality and regulatory controls.

Skills

KYC and CDD

Onboarding & Account Opening

Maintenance & Static Data

Periodic & Event-Driven Reviews

AML & Sanctions Compliance

Data Quality & Records

Client Service & Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Identification & Escalation

Workflow & Case Management Tools

Job description

Standard Chartered in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a KYC/Client Account Management professional to oversee onboarding, maintenance and periodic reviews for a corporate portfolio. You will coordinate with Relationship Managers, KYC Operations and Compliance to ensure timely activation and risk controls.

The role emphasizes strong English communication, documentation validation and adherence to AML/regulatory requirements across the client lifecycle, with flexible working options and a focus on