Hybrid CDD/KYC Specialist

at MKS PAMP GROUP

• Job title: CDD/KYC Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About the role

• CDD/KYC Specialist ensuring compliance and customer due diligence at MKS PAMP. Collaborating with sales and compliance teams to manage risk and customer onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Client-Onboarding/Risk/Compliance policies, procedures and work closely with Sales and Customer facing teams to complete new client on-boarding and periodic CDD/KYC account reviews.
• Ensure accurate completion of account opening documents and collaborate with external and internal stakeholders when clarification is required.
• Perform name screening against sanctions, PEP, and adverse news.
• Document in detail all the relevant checks done and approvals obtained (if any) in written form or digitally.
• Escalate for the relevant approval(s) in accordance with standard operating procedures should potential issues/red flags be identified.
• Retain and upload all documentation for compliance/audit purposes, record-keeping of all CDD activities completed for tracking and periodic review purposes via the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, Microsoft SharePoint/OneDrive and DocuShare Management System.
• Communicate with new and existing business clients via phone, email or chat - where needed - to facilitate a positive customer on-boarding and account review experience
• Manage workload productively within agreed SLAs, adhere to approved policies and maintain best practices.
• Participate in AML-related training, awareness programs, and periodic compliance initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 - 3 years of working experience in a Client Due Diligence Role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), World-Check, CTOS, Lexis Nexis Screening, Sanctions Lists, Corporate Registry documents interpretation, and internet search engines.
• Research and analytical skills with ability to assess and identify potential issues/red flags.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good command of spoken and written English, Bahasa and Chinese will be preferred.
• Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures and processes.
• Proven ability to excel both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to document findings in a structured and logical manner.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment.
• Diploma/Degree in Business Administration/Management or a related field is preferred.
• Open to Malaysian citizens only.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities