Job Description

Each one of us brings something different to Vistra, working as one team to deliver the right solution.That\'s why our clients choose to work with us - the power of our combined skills makes us unstoppable.Vistra offers a unique platform for our clients and our people to seize the world of opportunities.At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Committing to clients, Working as ONE Vistra, Empowering people and Doing the Right thing.

Why Vistra

At Vistra, we believe our clients\' businesses and people can make a difference in the world. That\'s why our work is focused on helping our clients act with confidence and speed to seize opportunity wherever it arises. As a global corporate service provider and fund administrator with more than 5,000 professionals in over 45 jurisdictions, we empower legal entities globally to work smarter, grow faster, act responsibly, protect capital and scale across borders - by doing what we do best: reducing risk and enhancing efficiency.

We support our clients over six sectors: Private Equity, Real Estate, Capital Markets, Corporate, Company Formation and Private Wealth and deliver value across three service lines:

• Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Advisory and Transaction Support
• Finance, Accounting and Administration

We grow when you grow, and we succeed when we work together across boundaries and borders, as one team. So, our promise to our clients is the same to you: working together, we will give you the confidence, the tools and the support to achieve your ambitions and leverage your unique skills - to seize your opportunity and help make a difference in the world.

You can also check out our and our to get a sense of Vistra\'s culture and our values.

So, what do you think? If you are excited about working with us and think you can get the job done but not quite sure if you meet all the requirements 100%, we want to encourage you to give it a try OR have an informal chat with one of our Talent Acquisition representatives.

Our opportunity for you:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join the Vistra Corporate Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. team on a full-time basis.

Purpose of the role:

The position will be supporting the Client Acceptance Team teams within Global Service Centre (GSC) Malaysia, who is supporting various regulated markets where the regulatory environments are constantly evolving and challenging. The tightening of these requirements leads to heightened expectations about the quality of files, risk assessment, screening, documentation and Client Due Diligence (CDD) of our clients.

Scope:

As the Associate/Senior Associate, the position will be supporting the Client Acceptance Senior Manager to conduct 4-eye checks/second level reviews for screening activities and clearance of daily hits activities for Vistra Singapore clients in accordance with local group policies, procedures and regulations. The position is also responsible to ensure that process documentations are regularly updated according to the local policies and any other compliance and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct 4-eye checks or second level reviews on the screening alerts disposed by the preparer responsible for clearing of daily alerts generated by Screening Deployed (for 100% hits) or approved screening tool by the company.
• Conduct quality checks/sample checks on the screening alerts (below 100% hits) disposed by the preparer responsible for clearing of daily alerts generated by Screening Deployed or approved screening tool by the company.
• Conduct 4-eye checks or second level review on the due diligence and background checks on adverse findings via Google/Baidu searches performed by the preparers.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation for name screening alerts generated from ongoing monitoring have been provided correctly by preparers.
• Liaise with relevant teams for additional information and escalate true hits to respective stakeholders.
• Perform consolidation and generation of reports that are relevant to the scope of work.
• Deliver training for new hires and conduct coaching session of existing team members when required.
• Ensure adherence to standards and procedure.
• Escalate potential reportable event/breach to Senior Manager of Client Acceptance Team and Head of Client & Investor Operation.
• Manage communication with Senior Management to ensure all operational, administrative and compliance function are duly executed in accordance to established policies and procedures,
• Address queries and escalations and provide solutions that are effective and efficient.
• Perform any other ad-hoc tasks and project work as assigned

Attributes & Skills:

• 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
• Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese language skill is an added advantage.

Relevant experience:

• Possess 3 years of Know Your Client (KYC), Customer Due Diligence or Name Screening experience in a financial institution or equivalent function.
• Experience in people management and operations is an added advantage.
• AML experience and good understanding of compliance and MAS regulatory requirements in Singapore is an added advantage

Education/Professional Qualifications:

• Diploma or University graduate with Bachelor of Law / Accounting / Business / Economics / Finance and related academic qualifications

Join US!

Our promise to our clients is simple: we help them seize opportunity and make a difference in the world. It\'s the same to you.

Make a difference - seize your world of opportunity with Vistra!

LET\'S GROW TOGETHER.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We\'re passionate about Diversity and Inclusion at Vistra.We believe that everyone is equal and unique, and by embracing diversity it makes us better company.This creates an environment where anyone, from any background, can do their best work; Vistra is for the ambitious, the entrepreneurial, the bold.

Location:

Johor, MY

Department: Global Service Centres Operations (D500203)

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