Analyst/Associate, KYC Operations (1-year contract)

About Maybank Securities

Maybank Securities, a leading brokerage and investment bank with a reach extending across ASEAN, the UK and the US, offers a comprehensive suite of services. These include corporate finance & advisory, navigating debt and equity capital markets, derivatives trading, brokerage and research for both retail and institutional investors, and prime brokerage.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Analyst / Associate to join our KYC Operations team, focusing on KYC and client onboarding processes. You will work closely with the business, compliance, and operations teams to ensure all KYC documentation meets regulatory standards.

As a KYC specialist, your key responsibilities include:

• Analyse client profile to determine the required KYC information as per procedure
• Support the review and collection of KYC documentation for new and analysing existing client documents across client types i.e. individuals, corporates, funds and FIs.
• Conduct preliminary due diligence checks, name screening, background checks and basic risk assessments in accordance with internal AML/CFT/CPF guidelines
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and clients to obtain required documents and resolve KYC-related issues or queries
• Assist in tracking and monitoring on boarding pipelines, outstanding items, and periodic review schedules
• Escalate KYC deficiencies or red flags to senior team members for further assessment
• Support documentation and maintain a data matrix for regular team review, reporting, audit, or regulatory request
• Participate in process improvement discussions and contribute ideas to enhance operational efficiency
• Maintain proper records and ensure data integrity across internal systems
• Escalation of operational, regulatory and other risks to line manager and functional leads as appropriate; contributes to the development and implementation of mitigation or control solutions as required.

Our ideal candidate

• 1 to 4 years of relevant experience in KYC/CDD or client on boarding (Analyst: 1–2 years | Senior Analyst: 3-4 years | Associate: 5 years)
• Proficient in KYC Profiling
• Knowledgeable and experienced in account documentation, sophisticated AML/KYC knowledge in banking or financial industry
• Ability to develop a good knowledge of the customer base, with sensitivity to customer needs.
• Familiar with AML/CFT/CPF standards and regulatory expectations (CRS, FATCA, SIP, etc.)
• Mature, strong attention to detail, analytical mindset and problem solving ability with excellent interpersonal skills and a compliance-oriented attitude
• Effective communication skills and willingness to liaise with both clients and internal stakeholders
• Team player who can multitask effectively and follow through assignments within a tight schedule with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with data tracking and basic analysis preferred
• Any AML/CAMs certifications is a plus but not mandatory

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