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AVP/VP, KYC Specialist

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About Maybank Securities

Maybank Securities is a leading brokerage house and investment bank in ASEAN. Maybank Securities provides services in corporate finance, debt markets, equity capital markets, derivatives, retail and institutional securities broking and research.

Job Description

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

As an Onboarding KYC specialist, your key responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing account opening documentation, including performing due diligence checks and corroboration of KYC information submitted by client, in accordance with regulatory requirement and established AML/CFT guidelines.
  • Collaborating with relevant parties to ensure KYC/CDD issues are identified, assessed and documented in a timely manner.
  • Partnering internal stakeholders in servicing client queries or requests.
  • Managing a controlled, efficient, standardised client onboarding process.
  • Coaching junior team members and providing guidance in exception handling.
  • Continuous review of the current operating model to improve service quality, operating efficiency and risk mitigation.
  • Contributing to transformation initiatives to deliver positive client experience.

Our ideal candidate

  • Ideally 8 - 10 years of working experience in KYC/CDD or client onboarding.
  • At least 3 years of team lead experience.
  • 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.

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