SR&T : Consultant, Forensic & Financial Crime - TH (12 months Contract)

Deloitte PLT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a KYC Compliance Specialist in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves conducting due diligence and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. Candidates should have over 2 years of relevant experience and strong analytical and communication skills. This position may require travel to clients. The firm values personal development and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in KYC, AML, forensic accounting, or fraud investigation.
• Understanding of AML regulations and procedures is essential.
• Ability to review financial documents in Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence and ensure compliance with AML/KYC regulations.
• Perform enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers.
• Support the Compliance function and handle queries.

Skills

KYC compliance

AML knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Job description

Location: Bangkok, TH

About Deloitte

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society’s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose‑led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable business practices.

What you’ll do

• Conduct client due diligence during onboarding and periodic reviews, ensuring compliance with AML/KYC obligations.
• Validate and verify KYC information through comprehensive research and cross‑referencing internal and external databases.
• Identify and elevate cases involving politically exposed persons and customers with medium to high AML risk.
• Perform enhanced due diligence for customers with higher AML risk ratings, addressing complex compliance issues.
• Conduct Source of Wealth review in accordance with regulatory and industry standards and advise on assessment and corroboration gaps; perform subsequent uplift to required standards.
• Provide support to the Compliance function by handling ad‑hoc queries, evaluating sanctions alerts, and investigating transaction monitoring alerts for potential fraud.
• Document the rationale for escalating or dismissing sanctions and transaction alerts, stay updated on AML regulations, support Deloitte Forensic projects, and co‑lead a team ensuring quality and efficiency.

Your role as a leader

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal learning and development.
• Understand how daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and business.
• Understand the set expectations and demonstrate accountability in keeping personal performance on track.
• Actively focus on developing effective communications and relationship‑building skills with stakeholders, clients and team.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for working with others.
• Understand what is fundamental to Deloitte’s success as a business.
• Demonstrate integrity and an awareness of strengths, differences, and personal impact.
• Develop a deeper understanding of Deloitte and offer a fresh perspective.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, law) and a professional certification is a plus.
• Over 2 years of experience in KYC, AML, forensic accounting, fraud investigation, or related fields, ideally within consulting, financial, accounting, or legal institutions.
• Basic understanding of AML regulations and money‑laundering schemes.
• Experience providing financial crime consulting to various banking sectors and skills in analyzing, drafting, and presenting reports.
• Strong team player with good communication, analytical, and report‑writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.
• Willingness to travel to client’s office when needed, participate in practice growth, and work under minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to review accounting/financial documents in Mandarin is a plus.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorized Deloitte Recruiters via firm’s business contact number or business email address.