Senior KYC Onboarding Analyst - AML Compliance

RBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Capital Markets, the global investment banking arm of Royal Bank of Canada, seeks a KYC/AML professional for its Malaysia operations in Putrajaya. The role focuses on KYC processing for new clients, risk reviews, and regulatory adherence in a 40-hour work week.

You will assess compliance, escalate high-risk matters, and contribute to process improvements, with London-hour style shifts as needed. A strong background in KYC/AML and Capital Markets is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent or relevant KYC/AML experience in Capital Markets.
• BA / BS or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of local and global KYC/AML, Capital Markets industry, or taxation regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the KYC processing of new client and account opening forms and maintaining reference databases with completed records and information.
• Assess issues of potential non-compliance, provide recommendations and, together with the KYC BAU Manager, Team Lead and/or senior KYC management, work with areas involved to resolve and implement improved controls.
• Conduct KYC due diligence searches and perform reviews for Low/Medium/High risk customers.
• Respond to adhoc requests for information from Business areas regarding appropriate KYC documentation.
• Identify potential areas for improved processing and automation of manual processes wherever possible.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert on KYC UK policy and have working knowledge of other regional requirements.
• Escalating to RBCCM AML Compliance and on clients identified as High Risk or where material adverse information has been identified.
• Escalating to the Global Economic Sanctions Team (GES) on material matters relating to sanctions or ABAC, respectively to the extent not escalated otherwise to AML Compliance.
• Participate in intra-day and/or after hours testing in support of system and process improvements
• Understanding of MIFID II

Skills

KYC/AML exp

Capital Markets

BA/BS degree

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

RBC Capital Markets, the global investment banking arm of Royal Bank of Canada, seeks a KYC/AML professional for its Malaysia operations in Putrajaya. The role focuses on KYC processing for new clients, risk reviews, and regulatory adherence in a 40-hour work week.

You will assess compliance, escalate high-risk matters, and contribute to process improvements, with London-hour style shifts as needed. A strong background in KYC/AML and Capital Markets is required.