KYC Analyst - (Junior Level)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform KYC and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) checks on new and existing customers.
• Review, verify, and validate customer identification documents, corporate records, and other supporting documentation.
• Conduct customer screening against sanctions lists, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) databases, and adverse media sources.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential red flags during customer verification and screening.
• Request additional documentation or clarification where necessary to complete KYC reviews.
• Maintain accurate customer records and ensure all KYC documentation is properly recorded in the relevant systems.
• Assist with periodic reviews, customer profile updates, and ongoing due diligence activities.
• Escalate suspicious findings, potential compliance risks, and incomplete documentation to the relevant team or supervisor.
• Ensure all KYC activities are completed within established service-level agreements (SLAs) and in accordance with internal procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining complete and well-organised documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in KYC, AML, CDD, customer onboarding, compliance operations, or financial services.
• Basic understanding of KYC/AML principles, customer verification, sanctions screening, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience reviewing customer documentation and performing data verification.
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow established procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to new systems, and work effectively in a team.

Pay: RM2,100.00 - RM4,800.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kuala Lumpur: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• KYC: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Mandarin (Preferred)

Work Location: In person