VP, Financial Institutions Group KYC

• Global MNC
• Rewarding Benefits

About Our Client

A leading bank with a global network of around 500 offices in 19 countries.

Job Description

• Preparation of documentation and conduct CDD in a timely manner
• To liaise with RMs on the required documentation
• Ensure that ongoing CDD reviews are conducted in tandem with internal process and policies
• Ensure data accuracy in systems and documentations
• Extraction of data from worksheets and reports for distribution to respective Business segments for necessary follow-up actions
• Assisting BUs to respond to various CDD enquiries, which may originate from the local authorities or from correspondent banks, over clients profile
• Perform screening assessment and escalate material hits, where applicable for further clearance.
• Assisting the Team Leader in providing regular statistics and presentations for updating to Senior Management
• Participating in ad-hoc assignments and projects, e.g., audit, user acceptance testing etc. where required
• Providing advisory support to the BUs in CDD related matters, where applicable

The Successful Applicant

• Degree holder
• Prior working experience in KYC / CDD/ EDD roles with focus on Corporate Clients only.
• Detail-oriented, yet able to think flexibly and independently to resolve problems
• Maintaining a high degree of knowledge in MAS 626 regulations and associated regulatory requirements for AML/CFT and Sanctions
• Emotionally mature and able to communicate maturely and independently with various stakeholders within the Bank
• Comfortable with handling data, and able to perform functions on Excel, such as Vlookup, Pivoting and generating various graphs / charts, etc
• Attentive to details with a strong sense of interest in developing a career as a KYC / CDD specialist
• Good command of both written and spoken English. The ability to speak / read additional languages is an advantage
• Able to raise sensitive or potentially contentious issues in a constructive manner to arrive at appropriate solutions
• Self-driven and a team player with strong interpersonal skills to communicate, influence and negotiate
• Certification as an AFC specialist (e.g., CAMS / Diploma in AML, Governance and Risk) with a recognized institution will be an advantage

Whats on Offer

• Opportunity to work in a large organization in the retail industry
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity for career advancement within the organization

Information :

• Company : Michael Page
• Position : VP, Financial Institutions Group KYC
• Location : Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
• Country : MY