KYC Analyst

Our Risk team plays a critical role in ensuring the compliance and integrity of Ant Group's financial services operations in the UK and EMEA region. We specialize in conducting thorough high risk customer KYC onboarding, Sanctions, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons), and Adverse Media reviews, as well as handling Transaction Monitoring, fraud investigations and Suspicious Activity Information (SAI) filing. As a Financial Crime Analyst, you will be an integral part of our team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

What you'll do :

Conduct Comprehensive AML Screening Reviews :

• Perform screening reviews, including Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media concerns.

Sanctions Screening :

PEP Screening :

Adverse Media Screening :

Transaction Monitoring :

SAI Filing :

Fraud Detection and Prevention :

Customer Onboarding :

Compliance Best Practices :

Effective Communication :

Documentation and Escalation :

Stakeholder Interaction :

Requirements :

Minimum of 2 years of experience in AML space, preferably within the financial services sector.

Experience in fraud detection and prevention, with a strong understanding of fraud schemes and mitigation strategies.

Familiarity with UK and EEA customer onboarding processes, including AML and KYC requirements.

Proven ability to work proactively, stay organized, and efficiently manage tasks even under pressure.

Strong working knowledge of UK and EEA AML regulations and processes.

Ability to strike a healthy balance between commercial drive and risk management, ensuring both business growth and regulatory compliance.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and clients.

Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks and documentation.

Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, and inspire colleagues to excel.

Proficiency in multitasking and managing tasks with tight timelines and deliverables.

Adept at responding promptly to client and colleague inquiries.

Open to change, committed to continuous learning, and future-oriented in your approach.

Location :

This position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We are looking for a flexibility for night shift and / or to accomodate UK / EEA bank holidays when required.