Compliance Associate

We have partnered with a boutique consulting firm who specialise in providing high quality services in the areas of forensic accounting, corporate advisory, restructuring, turnaround and liquidation appointments. Our client promotes a work-life balance, values individualism and embraces the differences.

They are currently seeking an ambitious, responsible and qualified candidate to join their Kuala Lumpur office as a Compliance Associate to work on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) compliance for a Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) licensee. In this role you can expect to undertake the following duties:

• AML/CTF Oversight: Supervise and enforce AML/CTF policies across first and second lines.
• Licensing Compliance: Ensure proper licensing status for Hong Kong entities and engage with regulators.
• Operational Procedures: Assist in drafting, enforcing, and monitoring regulatory compliance procedures.
• Client Due Diligence: Conduct KYC/CDD for client onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
• Corporate Affairs: Handle regulatory and operational matters, including tax filings and accounts review.
• Legal Review: Review legal documents such as engagement letters and non-disclosure agreements.
• Regulatory Awareness: Stay updated on regulatory changes and advise teams on compliance issues.
• Multi-Jurisdictional Management: Manage regulatory matters across various jurisdictions.

You will be someone with the following skills and attributes:

• Degree holder, preferably in law, accounting, corporate governance or a relevant discipline
• 1-3 years of AML/CTF regulatory compliance experience is preferred, although fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Motivated and capable of tackling new problems.