Regulatory Officer, Kuala Lumpur

Department: Compliance Job Type: Full Time

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

This position within our Regulatory Services team is primarily responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality regulatory services for both clients and investors under different jurisdictions, including but not limited to KYC onboarding/periodic reviews, AML/CFT compliance and FATCA/CRS reporting as well as monitoring and reviews for private equity clients. The successful candidate is expected to maintain high and consistent standards in accordance with the KYC/AML/CRS policies and procedures of the firm. In addition, the successful candidate may also be assigned other compliance/risk management relevant tasks, assignments, or projects.

Responsibilities

Assist with data migration onto proprietary KYC platform
Research regulations by reviewing regulatory bulletins and other sources of information
Primary point of contact for clients in completing documentation and regular reviews related to Know Your Client (KYC)
FATCA reporting and CRS forms preparation and reviews
Assist with reviewing documentation requirements according to the internal KYC/AML/CRS policies and procedures
Analyze market trends and customer behavior
Contact clients to obtain KYC information and documentation
Interact with clients on AML-related risk issues
Prepare client-specific KYC-related analyses, as required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance or an equivalent degree
At least 3 years relevant experience in AML/KYC onboarding due diligence/operational activities and/or FATCA/CRS regulatory and reporting knowledge
Proven cross jurisdictional AML/CFT regulatory knowledge compliance or related functions in a large corporate or financial institution environment
Understanding of AML/CFT framework and the regulatory environment and its applicability in the areas of onboarding, ongoing client reviews, and transaction monitoring
Candidates working in financial services and/or fund industry preferred

Other Skills

Strong interpersonal and service excellence mindset
Good time management and problem-solving skills
Agile and works well under pressure
Strong client focus and have high sensitivity for quality and accuracy
Fluency in both spoken and written English. Proficiency in Chinese/Mandarin and/or other Asian languages is a plus
Proficiency in Excel and other Windows-based software

We are offering our people with an inclusive environment where your ideas matter. If you are an achiever who enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative setting, surrounded with great people and inspiring leaders, come and join us! Please send us your updated CV to: [email protected]