Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC Capital Markets is the global investment banking arm of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), providing a wide range of financial services to corporations, institutional investors, and governments worldwide. To ensure that Know Your Client (KYC) due diligence and information is collected prior to establishing any client relationship in accordance to UK Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance regulations and RBC policies.

Working Hours: London Hours (4PM-1AM/5PM-2AM)

What will you do?

• Responsible for the KYC processing of new client and account opening forms and maintaining reference databases with completed records and information.
• Assess issues of potential non-compliance, provide recommendations and, together with the KYC BAU Manager, Team Lead and/or senior KYC management, work with areas involved to resolve and implement improved controls.
• Conduct KYC due diligence searches and perform reviews for Low/Medium/High risk customers.
• Respond to adhoc requests for information from Business areas regarding appropriate KYC documentation.
• Identify potential areas for improved processing and automation of manual processes wherever possible.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert on KYC UK policy and have working knowledge of other regional requirements.
• Escalating to RBCCM AML Compliance and on clients identified as High Risk or where material adverse information has been identified.
• Escalating to the Global Economic Sanctions Team (GES) on material matters relating to sanctions or ABAC, respectively to the extent not escalated otherwise to AML Compliance.
• Participate in intra-day and/or after hours testing in support of system and process improvements
• Understanding of MIFID II

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Minimum 2 years of recent or relevant KYC/AML experience in Capital Markets
• BA / BS or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of local and global KYC/AML, Capital Markets industry, or taxation regulatory requirements
• In-depth knowledge of local and global KYC/AML, Capital Markets industry or taxation regulatory requirements (IIROC, OFSI, IRS, etc.)
• Familiarity with Capital Markets products, trade systems and business lines.

Nice-to-have

• Tax knowledge
• Operations or Technology degree, background, or experience
• CAMS certification
• CFA certification
• Familiarity with RBC organization, systems, and business

Job Skills

Auditing, Audits Compliance, Communication, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Regulation, Internal Controls, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Quality Orientation

Additional Job Details

Address:

PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY IOI CITY TOWER ONE:PUTRAJAYA

City:

Putrajaya

Country:

Malaysia

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-10-05

Application Deadline:

2026-12-31

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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