Senior Compliance Analyst – AML/KYC, Remote

Ascentium Max Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentium Max Sdn Bhd is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support Hong Kong operations. The role focuses on onboarding, risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, and regulatory reporting, with travel to Hong Kong for training. The ideal candidate has 5-6 years in KYC/compliance and can work remotely with minimal supervision.

Knowledge of AML, sanctions, and CDD is essential, along with strong documentation and record-keeping skills. Immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions and regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail and document review skills.
• Experience with CDD and beneficial ownership analysis.
• Ability to identify issues and elevate appropriately.
• Experience using compliance systems such as Viewpoint and screening tools.
• Senior-level candidate with 5-6 years of relevant experience in KYC and compliance review.
• Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel to Hong Kong for initial training and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Review new entity and client onboarding files and perform customer due diligence.
• Assess risk levels and identify higher risk relationships for escalation.
• Conduct periodic reviews and assess changes affecting risk profiles.
• Carry out sanctions screening and adverse media checks.
• Maintain accurate CDD and compliance records in Viewpoint and related systems.
• Escalate adverse screening results and unresolved compliance matters.
• Prepare compliance outputs for governance and reporting.

Skills

KYC compliance

AML regulations

CDD

Beneficial ownership

Screening tools

Viewpoint

Documentation

Attention to detail

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Viewpoint

Screening tools

Job description

Ascentium Max Sdn Bhd is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support Hong Kong operations. The role focuses on onboarding, risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, and regulatory reporting, with travel to Hong Kong for training. The ideal candidate has 5-6 years in KYC/compliance and can work remotely with minimal supervision.

Knowledge of AML, sanctions, and CDD is essential, along with strong documentation and record-keeping skills. Immediate availability preferred.