Senior KYC & Client Onboarding Lead

Flintex Consulting; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flintex Consulting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a Manager or Assistant Manager for the Client Onboarding Team to lead KYC/CDD processes, ensuring regulatory compliance for individuals and corporate clients.

You will conduct risk assessments, perform EDD where required, and enhance onboarding workflows to improve turnaround times while maintaining strong controls. Collaboration with stakeholders and adherence to MAS AML/CFT regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• KYC/CDD experience and regulatory knowledge.
• Knowledge of MAS AML/CFT regulations and best practices.
• Source of Wealth corroboration and documentation experience.
• Experience handling complex client profiles and SOW assessment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to take ownership and adapt in fast-changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and Review CDD/KYC for individual and corporate clients, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Perform risk assessment and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) where applicable.
• Implement and enhance onboarding controls and workflows to ensure regulatory compliance and faster processing.
• Address onboarding issues proactively and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Serve as a first-level escalation for complex/high-risk cases with guidance.
• Stay updated on AML/CFT regulations, sanctions, and industry best practices.

Skills

KYC/CDD

MAS AML/CFT

SOW corroboration

SOW assessment

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Job description

Flintex Consulting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a Manager or Assistant Manager for the Client Onboarding Team to lead KYC/CDD processes, ensuring regulatory compliance for individuals and corporate clients.

You will conduct risk assessments, perform EDD where required, and enhance onboarding workflows to improve turnaround times while maintaining strong controls. Collaboration with stakeholders and adherence to MAS AML/CFT regulations are essential.