Kit Voon

Kit Voon

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Vice President - Investments, Compliance at Khazanah Nasional Berhad

  • Education

    • Methodist College Kuala Lumpur

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      A-Levels 3A 1B

      Outstanding Scholar Award from Methodist College Kuala LumpurReceived unconditional offer from The University of Edinburgh and The University of Hong Kong.

    • Taylor's University

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree Finance and Economics Second Class (Upper)

      • Recipient of the Securities Commission Malaysia's Scholarship • Volunteered in Poland for 6 weeks and conducted over 100 presentation about Malaysia• President of Taylor’s University Pets and Wildlife Society (PaWS)• President of Student Resident Council in Taylor’s University• Represented Taylor’s University in the University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Cambodia• Taylor’s University Orientation leader• Treasurer of Taylor’s University Book Club• Volunteered… Tunjukkan lagi • Recipient of the Securities Commission Malaysia's Scholarship • Volunteered in Poland for 6 weeks and conducted over 100 presentation about Malaysia• President of Taylor’s University Pets and Wildlife Society (PaWS)• President of Student Resident Council in Taylor’s University• Represented Taylor’s University in the University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Cambodia• Taylor’s University Orientation leader• Treasurer of Taylor’s University Book Club• Volunteered in ‘World Food Day’ in Taylor’s University• Volunteered in Soup Kitchen Tunjukkan kurang

    • University of the West of England

      2015 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree Economics Second Class (Upper)

      Recipient of the UWE-Taylor Scholarship Member of the UWE Malaysian Society

  • Experience

    • Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
      Casual Worker

      Worked as a part time Casual Worker to acquire a holistic and well-rounded education in the UK, whereby immersing myself in a fully British environment beyond just university-based activities. This provided me with valuable real-life experiences in understanding how the hotel industry operates and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds across the globe. As part of my responsibilities, I was entrusted with the assistance of organizing meetings and events, including company dinners and conferences, while ensuring that customer expectations were met. Tunjukkan kurang

    • Securities Commission Malaysia

      Jan 2016 - Jul 2020
      Executive

      - Rotated through all core areas/departments of the organization to gain a broad and holistic understanding of the entire capital market:o Authorization and Licensing Department: Served as a key gatekeeper for the capital market, processing and reviewing all new companies or individuals to ensure viability and compliance with the law before granting licenses. Responsible for monitoring licensed entities to ensure continuous compliance and reviewing existing rules for potential improvements.o Enforcement Department: Supported the organization in executing its law enforcement function concerning companies or individuals who violated capital market laws, and also collaborated closely with other law enforcement agencies in Malaysia and abroad to take action against those who broke the law.o Equities, Market Surveillance, and Economics Department: Assisted the supervision of the stock market to uphold the organization's mission of "protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets.", assessed any unusual market movements to prevent fraudulent or market manipulation activities, and evaluated all IPO-interested companies to ensure they met the Listing Requirements for listing on Bursa Malaysia. Tunjukkan kurang

    • FA Advisory Sdn Bhd

      Jan 2020 - Sept 2022
      Compliance Officer

      - Part of the Management Team and reports to the Board of Directors/Chief Executive Officer, responsible for ensuring the Company's compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.- Served as a liaison between the Company and various regulators and authorities, including Securities Commission Malaysia, Bank Negara Malaysia, and Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia.- Oversaw all regulatory matters and the submission of compliance-related reports.- Established and strengthened the Company's Compliance function by implementing relevant policies and processes to support business operations and effectively manage risks.- Developed standard operating procedures for the Company's core business of Financial Planning, Financial Advisor, and Corporate Unit Trust Scheme Advisers.- Setup proper monitoring and oversight of the conduct of all 80 CMSRL holders and making sure all CMSRL holders remain fit-and-proper throughout licensed tenure, such as fulfillllment of CPE/CPD points, disclosure of assets, and disclosure of potential conflict of interest etc.- Introduced the Company’s Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities (”AMLA”) framework.- Introduced the Company’s Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (”ABAC”) framework.- Conducted Compliance training to all CMSRL holders, such as AMLA Training, Proper Sales Conduct and ABAC Training etc.- Ensured all licensed representatives (CMSRL and FAR) and employees under the Company are up-to-date with the latest rules and regulation.- Introduced Compulsory Annual Declaration for every Licensed representatives (CMSRL and FAR), for greater oversight. - Spearheaded and successfully implemented Balanced Scorecard (“BSC”) Requirement by Bank Negara. - Introduced “Client Account Opening form”, to empower clients with the rights to their personal data. Tunjukkan kurang

    • Khazanah Nasional Berhad

      Jan 2022 - now
      Assistant Vice President

      • Ensuring that investments (private and public equities, co-invest, funds and external fund managers) made by the sovereign wealth fund are in compliance with internal risk limits and all statutory laws, both locally and globally. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring proper disclosure, liaising with US OFAC and legal firms worldwide to ensure Khazanah's investments adhere to OFAC rules amidst geopolitical situations, ensure adherence to predetermined risk limits, such as only allow trading of stocks that are approved by relevant authority and ensuring compliance with daily trading limits.• Enhance the sovereign wealth fund's compliance and risk function by onboarding an Information Vendor, DowJones, to implement continuous monitoring of Khazanah's stakeholders and investments made. • Establishing and enforcing internal policies and procedures for all staff in the investment department, which includes overseeing investee companies, mitigation of conflicts of interest and ensuring investments align with Khazanah's mandate, prohibiting investments in weapons, illegal drugs, etc.• Well versed in Charles River Investment Management System (“CRD”), particularly in the module of compliance. • Spearheaded the entire Khazanah upgrade of CRD, by collaborating closely with key stakeholders of CRD such as Public Market Team, Finance Team, Digital & Technology, and Governance Risk & Compliance. Tunjukkan kurang

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Sustainability - The Next Challenge

      NUS Business School Executive Education
      Nov 2023
    • Module 6 - Stock Market and Securities Law

      Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC)
      Jan 2023
    • Module 7 - Financial Statement Analysis and Asset Valuation

      Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC)
      Apr 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Global Exchange Participant

      Issued by AIESEC on Jan 2014
      AIESECAssociated with Kit Voon
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Wisma Harapan on Jan 2013
      Wisma HarapanAssociated with Kit Voon
    • Volunteer

      Issued by SPCA on Jan 2013
      SPCAAssociated with Kit Voon