AVP, AML

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This job vacancy is for Kenanga Investors Berhad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad, an award-winning leading independent investment bank in the country with a continuous commitment towards driving collaboration, innovation, digitalisation and sustainability in the marketplace.

Job Purpose / Objective

The AML Officer, as part of the Risk Department, is responsible for ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulatory requirements while supporting the organization’s broader business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Name Screening Alert Clearing – Act as Level 2 for Level 1 users in clearing onboarding and end-of-day alerts in Coral i-Sem System.
• Conduct name match screening under Coral i-Sem (KYC) for Unit Trust (UT) and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS).
• Request further information from Customer Experience Department for client confirmation.
• Ensure client information and documents are updated.
• Provide client confirmation and screening results as requested by Group Financial Crime.
• Conduct AML Check and Risk Simulation under Coral i-Sem (KYC) for : Private Wealth Clients; KIB Institutional Clients.
• 3. Implementation of compliance with the Group AML / CFT policy and procedure via AML / CFT Programs – To assist in carrying out compliance reviews using the AML / CFT Compliance for effective monitoring of Kenanga Group’s compliance with the Group AML / CFT policy and procedure.
• To assist in following up on the rectification of any issues or non-adherences detected during the compliance reviews.
• Ensure effectiveness and timeliness of review.
• 4. Effective Review of Exception Reports / Clients' Transactions – Perform transaction monitoring and review of client activities; Detect and escalate suspicious transactions.
• 5. Reporting of Suspicious Transactions & Regulatory / Management Reporting – Assist in preparing and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and supporting documentation; Support the preparation of Board Papers and regulatory reports; Ensure timely and accurate deliverables by proactively managing work plans.
• 6. Streamlining and Updating AML / CFT Policies & Procedures – Stay updated on AML / CFT legal and regulatory developments; Review and align Kenanga Group’s AML / CFT policies and procedures accordingly.

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We are an established investment bank that offers a variety of financial products and services. Our range of products and services include corporate finance, corporate and investment banking, equity broking, equity and debt capital markets, equity derivatives and structured products, private equity, treasury and the provision of investment research and advisory services. We strongly believe in investing for the future and the next stage of growth.

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