Subject Matter Expert, Enhanced Due Diligence

London Stock Exchange Group; Bayan Lepas; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking a Senior Associate for its Due Diligence team in Malaysia. The role focuses on enhanced due diligence, client requirements, and measuring risk across KYC/AML/ABAC domains.

The position supports training, knowledge management, and cross-functional collaboration with technology and product teams. The role operates on a blended model with three days in the office and two days remote, offering exposure to global regulatory standards and a path to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Enhanced Due Diligence (KYC/AML/ABAC) and third-party risk.
• Able to translate client requirements into deliverables for pre-sale support.
• Excellent English writing and speaking with strong presentation skills.
• Experience training global audiences and preparing educational materials.
• Knowledge of global due diligence regulations and best practices.
• Advanced MS Office skills and familiarity with risk assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on content and research methodology for EDD reports and product reviews.
• Suggest improvements to content, research methods, and training programs.
• Address complex client requirements and act as a point of contact for inquiries.
• Analyze issues and coordinate with technology/product for resolutions.
• Develop and deliver training sessions to the Research Team.
• Lead junior staff, supervise quality, and provide feedback.

Skills

KYC

AML

ABAC

KYS

Third Party Risk

AI/ML in due diligence

English fluency

Education

University degree in Finance/Law/Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

World-Check

Job description

At LSEG Due Diligence team, we provide our customers with research and business insights that enable them to handle reputational and legal risks to make conscious business decisions. Our clients look to us to provide comprehensive third party risk management solutions and robust technology to support their business needs. We offer a full range of services including advisory, due diligence, and compliance technology.

Key responsibilities:

• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on the content and research methodology for the LSEG Due Diligence Reports Product Review and identify ways to improve LSEG Enhanced Due Diligence content, research methodology and training program to support quality assurance objectives
• Uses deep expertise in Enhanced Due Diligence processes to generate product improvement ideas, including but not limited to risk scoring model, search string optimization, sanctions, report writing, template design, etc.
• Provide input on how to fulfil complex, specific client requirements in support of pre-sale activities, and acts as a point of contact for customers’ queries
• Conducts analysis of raised issues and works with appropriate departments for resolution (e.g., technology, product development, etc.).
• Develops and delivers training sessions to Research Team members.
• Conducts development workshops to enhance staff knowledge and skills, and participates in webinars
• Partners with Technology/Product/Proposition teams in testing new content platforms, services, and features.
• Leverages experience and analytical skills to recommend effective methods and techniques for problem-solving.
• Actively pursues ways to enhance Knowledge Management as both a concept and a service offered to the business.
• Ensures the upkeep of the knowledge databases on designated products to maintain their relevance and pertinence.
• May coordinate and lead junior staff by supervising quality and providing comprehensive feedback on employee performance in a supervisory role.

Required qualifications:

• Proven experience in Enhanced Due Diligence areas such as Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Bribery and anti-Corruption (ABAC), Know Your Supplier (KYS), Third Party Risk Management, Investment Migration, or similar use cases.
• Proven ability to understand customer EDD requirements and problems, preferably from past experience in professional services or other due diligence / corporate investigation firms.
• Familiarity with EDD market, solutions, industry trends, and relevant global due diligence regulations.
• University degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Criminal Justice, Journalism, or International Relations.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to summarize information effectively from multiple sources.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, capable of balancing multiple tasks and responsibilities at once with good attention to details.
• Ability to work proactively and independently with minimal oversight in a structured setting.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills

Desired qualifications:

• Holds a recognized financial crime prevention certification (e.g., CAMS or ICA)
• Has knowledge of anti-financial fraud measures applications such as LSEG World-Check
• Proven experience in conducting training sessions for a global audience and developing educational materials
• Expertise in preparing internal documents such as guidelines, policies or special operating procedures.
• Proven success in providing consultation on product launches and resolving due diligence research uncertainties (Client-facing experience related to Enhanced Due Diligence matters a plus)
• Understanding of how AI and ML can be maximised to enhance due diligence processes

This role is on blended work model with 3 days working in office and 2 days remotely.

Career Stage:

Senior Associate London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives.

Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.