Compliance Specialist

5 hours ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2C2P Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per year

Job Overview:

We are seeking a 
Specialist, Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
 to join our team 
on-site (100%)
. In this role, you will review and verify KYC documentation, conduct due diligence and risk assessments, and perform periodic and event-driven reviews for corporate and SME clients across Southeast Asia. You will also handle screening activities, identify potential AML, TF, or sanctions risks, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure full compliance with regulatory and company standards. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of AML/KYC experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

KYC

  • Review and verify onboarding documentation for corporate and SME clients across SEA, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
  • Conduct due diligence checks, including identity verification, beneficial ownership (UBO) identification, and risk assessments.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and advise on any CDD & AML queries
  • Periodic Reviews/Event Driven Reviews
  • Review and update KYC profiles for existing customers in adherence to the review schedule
  • Conduct transaction reviews to identify any abnormalities that require further investigations
  • Investigate and conduct trigger event reviews on existing customers, assess customer's business and perform AML risk assessment

Screening

  • Perform screening, review and assess KYC screening results
  • Identify ML/TF/Sanctions concerns and escalate to respective stakeholders when necessary

General

  • Understand the company's AML policies, standards and procedures and apply the appropriate concepts
  • Contribute towards the company's continuous CDD improvement plan from a policy, process and systems enhancement perspective
  • Provide guidance to junior team members.
  • Provide support on any other compliance tasks as required

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of KYC/AML experience with corporate and SME clients
  • Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements that are applicable to anti-money laundering and customer due diligence in Singapore and South East Asia
  • Familiar with AML typologies and the risk of different customers
  • Possess strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, independent mindset
  • Good research skills and the ability to use the various systems in the company and commercial databases
  • An accountable team player with collaborative spirit, ability to build rapport with stakeholders
  • AML certification is an added advantage

Interested candidates are invited to send your comprehensive resume with current and expected salary package via this job ad. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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