Zahidah Bahrin
About Zahidah Bahrin
Zahidah Bahrin is a KYC Compliance Specialist at SWIFT, where she has worked since 2019, focusing on enhancing KYC processes and system migrations. She has a background in accountancy and has previously held positions at HSBC and Deloitte.
Work at SWIFT
Zahidah Bahrin has been employed at SWIFT since 2019, serving as a KYC Compliance Specialist. In this role, she has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving KYC processes. Notably, she participated in a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) project designed to enhance efficiency within these processes. Additionally, she engaged in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system migration projects, contributing to the successful implementation of new systems. Zahidah has also played a key role in the development and standardization of the Country Specific Data Contribution file for the KYC team.
Previous Experience
Before joining SWIFT, Zahidah Bahrin worked at HSBC as a Global Support Executive in Entity Maintenance from 2015 to 2017. Her responsibilities included supporting global operations and maintaining entity records. Following her tenure at HSBC, she worked at Deloitte from 2017 to 2019 in Risk Management and Compliance - Tax. This role involved ensuring compliance with tax regulations and managing associated risks. Her diverse experience in these roles has contributed to her expertise in compliance and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Zahidah Bahrin earned her Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from Universiti Teknologi MARA, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles and compliance practices. Her academic training, combined with her professional experience, has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in her current role as a KYC Compliance Specialist.
Background
Zahidah Bahrin has a professional background that spans several years in the finance and compliance sectors. She has worked in various capacities that have allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of KYC processes, risk management, and compliance. Her career trajectory includes significant roles at major financial institutions, which have shaped her expertise in the field.