Senior Associate, Group Due Diligence

Senior Associate, Group Due Diligence

Join JAC Recruitment for a Senior Associate role focused on financial due diligence and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Involved in due diligence operations, carry out due diligence reviews for both new and existing third‑party relationships.
• Conduct background checks and screenings, including financial health, sanctions, adverse media, anti‑bribery and corruption, and data privacy risks.
• Analyse risk levels, document findings, and prepare recommendations for management.
• Ensure onboarding and periodic reviews are completed within agreed timelines.
• Involve in Risk Assessment & Escalation. Identify and elevate potential red flags or high‑risk cases to the Senior Director of Due Diligence.
• Work closely with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Operations, Data Privacy, IT, and Business Units) to gather necessary information.
• Support the implementation of risk mitigation actions and follow up on control gaps.
• Maintain and improve due diligence policies, procedures, and checklists.
• Contribute to process enhancements, automation efforts, and data analysis to improve efficiency and risk coverage.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for internal and regulatory reviews.
• Provide guidance and on‑the‑job training to junior team members to maintain consistency and quality in reviews.

Qualifications

Employment Type

Full‑time

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Job Function

Legal

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Salary

MYR2,000.00 – MYR4,000.00

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