AML Compliance Assistant Manager

Responsibilities: • Close collaboration with business unit to conduct AML/CFT assessment at customer onboarding stage • Perform customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) checks on new and existing customers to ensure fulfilment of AML regulatory requirements • Perform verification on documents received from the client and to ensure client complies with regulatory and firm-wide AML guidelines • Conduct background checks to verify customer-submitted data and establish beneficial ownership • Support business unit in Enhanced Due Diligence of higher risk customers and applying appropriate mitigation actions • Provide timely and accurate status updates for all assigned tasks • Participate in ad hoc projects or initiatives • Attend ad hoc tasks assigned by supervisors and management Requirements: • Professional qualification or university degree in Banking, Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics or equivalent. • Minimum 2 years working experience in banking or financial services sector. Prior working experience in Risk Management, Audit and Compliance will be an added advantage. • Fluent in Bahasa, English and Mandarin will be an added advantage. • Able to work under pressure and cope with strict timelines. • Good analytical and problem-solving skills. • Able to work independently with minimal supervision and is a team player. • Enthusiastic, flexible and able to demonstrate initiative to take up challenges as well as varied roles. • Possess interpersonal and communication skills. • Energetic and detail oriented. • Committed to service excellence and quality in area of work.