AVP, KYC Specialist

About Maybank SecuritiesMaybank Securities is a fully-owned Investment Banking arm of Maybank, one of Asia’s leading banking groups and Southeast Asia’s fourth largest bank by assets. Job DescriptionA senior role exists for a highly motivated, experienced KYC specialist within the Client Services 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 guidelinesCollaborate with relevant parties to ensure identified KYC/CDD deficiencies or issues are assessed and documented in a timely mannerPartner internal stakeholders in servicing direct client queries or requests Coach junior team members and manage exception handlingAssist 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 mitigationContribute to transformation initiatives to deliver positive client experienceOur ideal candidateIdeally 5 to 8 years of working experience in KYC/CDD or client onboardingProfessional certifications such as CAMS would be an advantageOverall understanding of the client lifecycle process and various types of account structuresFamiliarity with AML/CFT, CRS, FATCA, QI and SIP Client focusedStrong analytical skills and risk mindsetAbility to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders Meticulous, coupled with the ability to work under pressure and tight timelinesTeam player with flexibility and adaptability to changeExcellent MS Excel skills and ability to perform data analysis and articulate observationsWe regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.