Job Description

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 Senior Associate in the Client Acceptance. Reporting to the Assistant Manager. this full-time and permanent position is based in Malaysia and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Client Acceptance and its\' growth.The position will be supporting the onboarding of clients by completing document collection, checks on accuracy and completeness of documents, conducting name screening and KYC checks as per our global and local KYC requirements. As part of the client lifecycle, the position will also be responsible to conduct trigger review of clients, and this includes daily screening of client data against Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) and any other compliance/regulatory requirements. As the Senior Associate within the team, this position will also be supporting the Client Acceptance Assistant Manager to conduct 4-eye checks/second level reviews for Vistra Singapore clients in accordance with local group policies, procedures and regulations.Key responsibilities:

• Perform collection of documents from business and/or clients for purposes of onboarding and/or trigger review processes by using the approved list of documents requirements.
• Track work status and regularly chase clients or relevant parties to ensure service delivery requirements are met.
• Perform checks for completeness of documents submitted by clients and follow-up on any delays and deficiency on KYC documents.
• Perform name screening and searches on prospective and existing clients and payee using the approved screening tool/platform.
• Conduct due diligence and background checks on adverse findings e.g. via Google/Baidu searches.
• Support the 4-eye checks or second level reviews for onboarding and trigger review as and when required.
• Help to manage/supervise team members handling onboarding and trigger review activities within the Client Acceptance Team in the absence of the Assistant Manager (i.e. as the Assistant Manager\'s back-up).
• Liaise with relevant teams for additional information and escalate true hits to respective stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to standards and procedure
• Perform any other ad-hoc tasks and project work as assigned

Key requirements :

• Possess 5 years of Know Your Client (KYC), Customer Due Diligence or Name Screening experience in a financial institution or equivalent function.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound analytical and research skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent time management, good organisation skills and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to excel under pressure for meeting any tight deadlines

Company Benefits:At our Malaysia office, we believe in putting our employees\' well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement.Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage, wellness reimbursement, and competitive leave entitlement to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work.As advocates of continuous learning and professional development, we provide an internal mentorship program and reimburse professional membership fees for certifications such as ICSA, CPA, STEP, ACCA, MIA etc. in ensuring you stay ahead in your field.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!Location:Johor, MY

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