Assistant/Senior Assistant – KYC/Due Diligence (Contract)

Job title: Assistant/Senior Assistant – KYC/Due Diligence (Contract)

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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 Assistant/Associate, Investor Services (KYC/Due Diligence). Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investor Services Team, this contract role is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our team and its’ growth. The position will be supporting the Investor Services team in performing KYC reviews of investors 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 well as other investor related services. As the Senior Assistant/Associate within the team, this position will also be supporting the updating and maintaining of investors’ data in Vistra’s approved data platform. Key responsibilities: Perform due diligence on prospective and existing investors for Vistra office in accordance with the local and group policy and regulations as part of the onboarding and periodic review process. Perform collection of KYC documents and information from investors and/or clients for purposes of onboarding or periodic review processes by using the approved list of documents requirements and follow up on any delays and deficiency. Perform name screening and searches on prospective and existing investors and their related parties using the approved screening tool/platform. Perform data maintenance such as profile creation of investors and their related parties and updating of changes in the investors’ data in the approved data platform. Track work status and regularly follow up with investors or relevant parties to ensure service delivery requirements are met. Perform any other ad hoc tasks and project work as assigned. Ensure adherence to standards and procedure. Key requirements: Possess at least 2 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 and birthday leave. Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage, wellness allowance and competitive annual 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 like ICSA, 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!

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Location: Johor Bahru, Johor

Job date: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:40:35 GMT

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