Analyst/Associate, KYC Operations (1 Year Contract)

About Maybank Securities Maybank Securities is a leading brokerage house and investment bank in ASEAN. Maybank Securities provides services in corporate finance, debt markets, equity capital markets, derivatives, retail and institutional securities broking and research. Job Description We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Analyst-Associate to join our KYC Operations team, focusing on KYC and client onboarding processes. You will work closely with the business, compliance, and operations teams to ensure all KYC documentation meets regulatory standards. As a KYC specialist, your key responsibilities include: Analyse client profile to determine the required KYC information as per procedure Support the review and collection of KYC documentation for new and analysing existing client documents across client types i.e. individuals, corporates, funds and FIs. Conduct preliminary due diligence checks, name screening, background checks and basic risk assessments in accordance with internal AML/CFT/CPF guidelines Coordinate with internal stakeholders and clients to obtain required documents and resolve KYC-related issues or queries Assist in tracking and monitoring on boarding pipelines, outstanding items, and periodic review schedules Escalate KYC deficiencies or red flags to senior team members for further assessment Support documentation and maintain a data matrix for regular team review, reporting, audit, or regulatory request Participate in process improvement discussions and contribute ideas to enhance operational efficiency Maintain proper records and ensure data integrity across internal systems Escalation of operational, regulatory and other risks to line manager and functional leads as appropriate; contributes to the development and implementation of mitigation or control solutions as required. Our ideal candidate At least 1 year of relevant experience in KYC/CDD or client on-boarding (Analyst: 1 -2 years | Senior Analyst: 3–4 years | Associate 5-6 years…