Team Lead - KYC

It's never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. 

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business - to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we're absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Team Lead- KYC. Reporting to the Operations Manager- KYC, this full-time and permanent position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in ensuring compliance with the group’s AML/CFT policies and procedures, including:
  • Collection of client data and documentation, working with the business unit
  • Liaise with the business unit to resolve any issues
  • Input client data and documentation to KYC system
  • Responsible for the result of WorldCheck and Google Screening generated by the team
  • Responsible for the result of regular review on Tricor’s customers details
• Assist in completing remediation projects
• Engage in ad-hoc projects
• Ensure strict adherence to internal policies / SOPs
• Ensure best practice of corporate governance and compliance along with statutory/regulatory requirements are followed.
• Ensure acknowledge receipt of client’s request /queries/correspondences within 1 business day and respond not later than 2 business days.
• Any other tasks and ad hoc activities assigned by Management.

Key requirements:

• Must have at least 6 years relevant KYC/Compliance working experience
• Strong knowledge of listing rules and local governance and practices.
• Experience with ViewPoint 7.4 and Fenergo preferred
• Strong proficiency in English

• Able to read and write Simplified Chinese is an advantage
• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline e.g. Corporate Administration, Corporate Governance, Finance and Economics
• Part ACAMS qualification / graduate preferred.

Company Benefits:

At our Shared Services, Malaysia office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We provide:

• Regional working exposure in different jurisdiction
• Training and development for career advancement & personal development
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Medical, life, dental, optical coverage
• Study leave and professional membership coverage

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!