AML Compliance Assistant Manager

Job Description - AML Compliance Assistant Manager (240001NJ)

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

Qualifications

• 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.