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AVP, Client Lifecycle Management

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Role Summary:

We are looking for a VP, Name Screening to join our Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) team located in Kuala Lumpur. The

VP, Name Screening will conduct Name Screening reviews covering a broad range of jurisdictions and entity types within a fast-paced project environment. This role requires an individual to have a core focus on delivering high-quality work within deadlines and a proven ability to apply a consistent approach to Name Screening processes whilst adhering to regulatory requirements and client procedures.

This is a great opportunity to join our fast-growing business within our CLM department, working with some of the world’s leading financial institutions. The preferred candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit with a ‘hands-on’ pragmatic and flexible approach as we develop this fast-growing business area.

Job responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of Associates and Analysts in conducting screenings for the client in an efficient and effective manner.

  • Act as the point of contact for client stakeholders.

  • Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for team members.

  • Conduct screening checks using third-party tools to identify Sanctions, PEPs, and Adverse Media in relation to the entities and related parties subject to screening policies and procedures.

  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the client’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policy and related procedures, identifying new requirements, top-ups, or renewals of information/documentation held on file.

  • Source data from approved public sources using methods outlined in policies and procedures.

  • Gather and analyze public data to identify potential risks.

  • Be able to identify any additional risk factors based on Screening or adverse news.

  • Escalate issues to the appropriate teams where information cannot be sourced or provided, where prior exceptions have been granted on existing files, and/or where additional sign-off is required to proceed.

  • Proactively identify issues or blockers to Screening completion and productivity and assist with the implementation of solutions.


Job Requirements:

Essential Skills/Experience

  • Familiarity with name screening software (e.g., DDIQ, World Check One, Dow Jones, Accuity, etc.).

  • Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate adverse news related to customers, beneficial owners (UBOs), politically exposed persons (PEPs), and high-risk entities.

  • Ability to identify financial crime risks or reputational risks that require escalation to other stakeholders.

  • Ability to identify and assess politically exposed persons (PEPs), ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs), and other high-risk individuals or entities.

  • Ability to process and understand large amounts of complex information.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Fast learner with a proactive approach and sense of urgency.

  • Ability to multitask, manage, prioritize, and be accountable for workload.

  • Adaptable and capable of being flexible.

  • Excellent professional communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Ability to learn how to use multiple IT systems.

Desirable:

  • Experience working within a consulting and/or service provider environment.

  • Experience working within investment and corporate banking.

  • BA/BSc graduate degree or equivalent.

  • A demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders is good to have but not essential.

  • Previous experience conducting KYC reviews is desirable.