Regulatory Officer, Kuala Lumpur

Regulatory Officer, Kuala Lumpur

Department: Regulatory
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

This position within our Regulatory Services team is primarily responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality regulatory services for both clients and investors under different jurisdictions, including but not limited to KYC onboarding/periodic reviews, AML/CFT compliance and FATCA/CRS reporting as well as monitoring and reviews for private equity clients. The successful candidate is expected to maintain high and consistent standards in accordance with the KYC/AML/CRS policies and procedures of the firm. In addition, the successful candidate may also be assigned other compliance/risk management relevant tasks, assignments, or projects.

Responsibilities

Research regulations by reviewing regulatory bulletins and other sources of information.
Primary point of contact for clients in completing documentation and regular reviews related to Know Your Client (KYC).
FATCA reporting and CRS forms preparation and reviews.
Assist with reviewing documentation requirements according to the internal KYC/AML/CRS policies and procedures.
Analyze Market Trends and Customer Behavior.
Contact client to obtain KYC information and documentation.
Interact with clients on AML-related risk issues.
Prepare client-specific KYC-related analyses, as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance or an equivalent degree.
At least 2 years relevant experience in AML/KYC onboarding due diligence/operational activities and/or FATCA/CRS regulatory and reporting knowledge.
Proven cross jurisdictional AML/CFT regulatory knowledge compliance or related functions in a large corporate or financial institution environment.
Understanding of AML/CFT framework and the regulatory environment and its applicability in the areas of onboarding, on-going client reviews and transaction monitoring.
Candidates working in financial services and/or fund industry preferred.

Other Skills

Strong interpersonal and service excellence mindset.
Good time management and problem-solving skills.
Agile and works well under pressure.
Strong client focus and have high sensitivity for quality and accuracy.
Fluency in both spoken and written English. Proficiency in Chinese/Mandarin and/or other asian language is a plus.
Proficiency in Excel and other windows-based software.

We are offering our people with an inclusive environment where your ideas matter. If you are an achiever who enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative setting, surrounded with great people and inspiring leaders, come and join us! Please send us your updated CV to: hr@eshhop.com

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