Periodic Review officer / Checker (1 yr renewable contract + 1 mth completion Bonus)

Position – Periodic Review officer / Checker (1 yr renewable

contract + 1 mth completion Bonus)

We are hiring for a reputable Malaysian Bank

Work Location: CBD

Reporting To: Team Lead, Periodic Review

Role Purpose

The role supports Maybank Private Wealth's Periodic Review (PR) and Event Triggered Review (ET) processes by reviewing and assessing customer due diligence (CDD) information to ensure customer profiles remain accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

The incumbent is responsible for conducting risk-based reviews, assessing Source of Wealth (SOW) corroboration, identifying potential AML/CFT concerns, and ensuring review cases are completed within established timelines.

The role requires close collaboration with Relationship Managers (RMs), Compliance, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely completion of reviews and maintain high-quality customer due diligence standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Periodic Reviews (PRs) and Event Triggered Reviews (ETs) for Private Wealth customers in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Review and assess customer KYC/CDD information to ensure profiles remain accurate, complete, and up to date.

• Evaluate Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF) information, ensuring adequate corroboration and supporting documentation are obtained where required.

• Review customer transactional activities, account behaviour, and other relevant information as part of ongoing due diligence requirements.

• Perform name screening, adverse news reviews, and assess AML/CFT risk indicators identified during the review process.

• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or potential AML/CFT concerns and escalate material issues to senior team members or FCC in a timely manner.

• Engage Relationship Managers (RMs) to obtain clarifications, additional information, and supporting documentation required for review completion.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of review outcomes, risk assessments, and supporting rationale.

• Track and manage assigned review cases to ensure completion within agreed service level agreements (SLAs) and regulatory timelines.

• Support quality assurance reviews, audit requests, regulatory inspections, remediation initiatives, and process improvement projects.

• Undertake other compliance-related tasks, projects, or assignments as directed by the Team Lead/Head of PW BCCO.

Requirements

• Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred.

• 3–5 years or more of experience in AML, KYC/CDD, Periodic Reviews, or Financial Crime Compliance within private banking or financial institutions.

• Strong understanding of MAS AML/CFT requirements, customer due diligence standards, and ongoing monitoring obligations.

• Good knowledge of Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF) assessment requirements.

• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify risks and challenge insufficient or inconsistent information.

• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to make sound risk-based judgments.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Relationship Managers and internal stakeholders.

• Good time management skills and the ability to manage multiple review cases concurrently under tight timelines.

• Team player with professionalism, integrity, and a proactive mindset.

If you are interested, pleaseyour updated CV to [email protected] or apply via the link.

Only shortlisted candidates willbe notified.

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