KYC - Specialist & Senior Specialist
At a glance
Senior Risk & Financial Compliance role at Vistra. Kuala Lumpur.
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What you'll do
- Gather and check client information and supporting documents when relationships begin or compliance remediation is underway
- Enter client details and upload files in the KYC system, then update changed records in the database
- Screen clients through WorldCheck and Google, flag risk concerns and escalate high-risk cases to the compliance officer
- Keep KYC files current and complete assigned work within service-level deadlines
- Support KYC operations and take on related projects as needed
What you bring
- For Specialist, a diploma or degree in a relevant field, with fresh graduates eligible to apply
- For Specialist, up to three years of KYC, name-screening or due-diligence work in a financial institution or equivalent setting
- For Senior Specialist, at least three years of relevant financial-institution experience, including review work
- You communicate well in writing and speech, assess information carefully and stay organized while handling deadlines
Who this fits
You can apply at Specialist or Senior Specialist level, depending on your experience; the senior level includes reviewing work. The role is full-time and permanent in Kuala Lumpur, with regional coverage and a hybrid working arrangement.
From the employer
It's never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business - to help our clients achieve progress without friction.
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we're absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Specialist and Senior Specialist level in KYC where the roles are based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This full-time and permanent position offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our KYC department and its' growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct robust due diligence on new and existing clients at the inception of business relationships and as part of compliance remediation process according to the Group’s policies and procedures, including:
- Collect client data and documentation
- Review and verify client data
- Input client data and upload documents into KYC system
- Perform WorldCheck and Google screenings
- Identify risk factors and report high risk clients to compliance officer
- Process amended records on KYC database
- Ensure proper maintenance and updates of KYC records and documentation
- Ensure deliverables are completed within the defined service levels
- Provide overall support to the operations of the KYC department
- Assist with any other tasks and ad hoc projects as required
Key requirements:
- Specialist: Graduate in diploma or degree of any relevant fields. Fresh graduate or 1-3 year working experience in KYC, name screening and due diligence in a financial institution or equivalent function.
- Senior Specialist: 3+ year experience in KYC, name screening and due diligence in a financial institution with reviewing experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound analytical and research skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent time management, good organisation skills and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to excel under pressure for meeting any tight deadlines
Company Benefits:
At our VISTRA, Malaysia office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first!
We provide:
- Opportunity for career advancement and regional working exposure
- Training and development
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Medical, dental, wellness coverage
- Study leaves and professional membership coverage
Referral Fee:
- Senior Associate - RM 2,000
- Associate - RM 1,000
*The referral fee is not applicable for non-technical positions such as administrative/clerical, receptionist, dispatch, drivers, general cleaners, fixed-term contract, or internship opening.
*The referral fee is not entitled for Job Grade C employees.
*The referral fee is not entitled if you are referring to prospects for your direct report.
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