Specialist, Customer Due Diligence (KYB) Operations

OKX; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 66,960 - 111,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

KPI allowance

Yearly bonus

Monthly team building

Training & wellness benefits

MRT TRX vicinity

Employee insurance coverage

Growth and promotion opportunities

Employee engagement program

Multinational environment

Job summary

OKX in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an AML/KYC specialist to join the KYB team. You will review onboarding cases, verify AML documents, and request CDD/EDD information to ensure compliant onboarding. Strong communication and English essential, with 2+ years in AML/CDD/EDD.

This role offers a dynamic, multinational environment and clear paths for growth. Role focuses on risk assessment, sanctions screening, and collaboration with internal teams to maintain high standards of compliance and customer due

Qualifications

• Degree or higher education completed in a relevant field.
• Two or more years’ experience in AML and CDD/EDD review.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• English fluency required (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Complete reviews of onboarding cases applying KYB policy and risk assessment.
• Verify KYB documents using validation tools and reputable sources.
• Request and review CDD/EDD documents to complete AML onboarding.
• Follow up on pending CDD/EDD requests within SLAs.
• Investigate matches from sanctions screening and take appropriate action.
• Provide updates to management on AML/CDD issues and ensure service quality.
• Support enhancement of the CDD function and participate in projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

English proficiency

AML/CDD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Opportunity

A unique and highly-impactful role at one of the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchanges. In this role, you will be working along the KYB team and you will be responsible customer KYC cases that have been identified through our onboarding systems for potential money laundering, terrorist financing, Bank Secrecy Act violations and other AML or fraud related. This individual must have prior know-your-customer and sanctions compliance experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Complete comprehensive reviews of incoming customer onboarding cases and ensuring that the application of KYB principles are consistent with the Company’s KYB policy and customer risk assessment.
• Reviewing KYB documents obtained from the customer, utilising our validation tools and reputable sources to verify the AML documentation.
• Requesting appropriate CDD/EDD documentation from customers to ensure that the AML onboarding process is complete in line with our AML policies and procedures.
• Follow up on pending CDD/EDD requests ensuring that communication is issued with the relevant SLA's.
• Investigating possible matches generated by the scanning application that the Company uses to screen customers against sanctions, PEP's and adverse media news and ensuring the appropriate action is taken.
• Provide information to management in respect of AML/CDD issues arising.
• Maintain delivery of a high quality service level to customers and other departments ensuring all queries are dealt with in a professional manner and escalating where appropriate.
• Support the enhancement of our CDD function and maintain procedures.
• Manage specific projects, which may arise from time to time.

What We Look For In You

• Completion of tertiary higher education such as Degree and onwards.
• You have two or more years’ experience in AML and CDD/EDD review or in a KYC work domain.
• You are a team player who can work well within the function to deliver a quality service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.
• Competitive remuneration package (Basic Salary + Shift Allowance + KPI Allowance + Yearly Bonus)
• Monthly team building
• RM 3,500 training & wellness benefits per annum
• Convenient workplace (5 minutes walk from MRT TRX)
• Insurance coverage for employees & dependants
• Excellent prospects for growth and promotion
• Employee engagement, recognition and appreciation program
• Multinational working environment: Advance your career by interacting with individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and nations

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