Senior AML Specialist, KYB (Malaysia)
Full-time
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Us
Responsibilities
- Conduct Know Your Business (KYB) reviews for corporate onboarding, including verification of corporate structures, Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) identification, and document authentication.
- Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk entities, complex corporate structures, and customers operating in regulated or sensitive industries.
- Assess PEP exposure, sanctions risk, and adverse media across corporate hierarchies and associated individuals.
- Execute ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews of existing corporate clients, ensuring continued compliance with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and escalate unusual corporate structures, nominee arrangements, shell entities, and other indicators of potential financial crime.
- Maintain accurate and well-documented case files that clearly support risk decisions and meet audit and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with AML Operations, Compliance, and business teams to resolve complex onboarding cases and provide risk-based recommendations.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of KYB procedures, risk frameworks, and assessment criteria.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in KYB, KYC/CDD, corporate due diligence, or financial crime compliance.
- Strong understanding of corporate structures, ownership chains, UBO identification, and entity verification across multiple jurisdictions.
- Demonstrated experience handling complex, high-risk, or regulated customers, including financial institutions, MSBs, funds, and trust structures.
- Familiarity with AML/CFT regulations, sanctions regimes, and beneficial ownership transparency requirements.
- Experience with cryptocurrency-related entities (exchanges, custodians, DeFi protocols) is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and research skills with excellent attention to detail and sound risk judgement.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent are advantageous.
- Embraces AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity and streamline compliance processes.
Profile
- Comfortable navigating complex corporate records across multiple jurisdictions and piecing together a clear picture from diverse sources.
- High integrity with the confidence to challenge incomplete information and maintain independent risk judgement.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving regulatory expectations.
- Strong communicator who can articulate risk clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
Our benefits include:
- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.