AVP, KYC Operations (Contract)

About Maybank Securities

Maybank Securities, a leading brokerage and investment bank with a reach extending across ASEAN, the UK and the US, offers a comprehensive suite of services. These include corporate finance & advisory, navigating debt and equity capital markets, derivatives trading, brokerage and research for both retail and institutional investors, and prime brokerage.

Job Description

A senior role exists for a highly motivated, experienced KYC specialist within the KYC Operationa team where you will be supporting the KYC process for our Retail, Institutional, and Prime Brokerage business.

Responsibilities:

• Perform documentation review and advise on KYC matters in partnership with Business and clients
• Perform independent review of KYC documentation, including due diligence checks, name screening, and corroboration of KYC information submitted by clients, in accordance with regulatory requirement and established AML/CFT guidelines
• Collaborate with relevant parties to ensure identified KYC/CDD deficiencies or issues are assessed and documented in a timely manner
• Partner internal stakeholders in servicing direct client queries or requests
• Assist in the reporting of key onboarding and account management metrics, and data analysis to create awareness and facilitate identification of opportunities to improve existing controls or processes
• Perform continuous review of current operating model to improve service quality, operating efficiency and risk mitigation
• Contribute to transformation initiatives to deliver positive client experience

Our ideal candidate

• Ideally 5 to 8 years of working experience in KYC/CDD or client onboarding & ability to handle all risk profiles ( High Risk clients)
• Professional certifications such as CAMS would be an advantage
• Overall understanding of the client lifecycle process and various types of account structures
• Familiarity with AML/CFT, CRS, FATCA, QI and SIP
• Client focused
• Strong analytical skills and risk mindset
• Ability to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders
• Meticulous, coupled with the ability to work under pressure and tight timelines
• Team player with flexibility and adaptability to change
• Excellent MS Excel skills and ability to perform data analysis and articulate observations

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.