AML Ops Specialist / Senior Specialist

Job Description

A financial institution is seeking an AML Ops Specialist to join their team in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing banking transactions, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. The AML Ops Specialist will support AML Advisory in the execution of ad-hoc key AML/ CFT matters where required. They will also review and assess name hits, perform holistic EDD reviews, and draft memos on ML/TF/Sanctions risk assessment.Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and analysing banking transactions and customer activities.
• Conducting investigations on identified suspicious transactions or activities.
• Reviewing and assessing the name hits of individuals and companies.
• Performing holistic EDD reviews for Event Driven reviews.
• Drafting memos on ML/TF/Sanctions risk assessment.

Requirements:

• Diploma/ degree holder with minimum 5 years’ experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Terrorism Financing (CFT) in a digital and/or SME/Corporate banking environment.
• Additional certifications in anti-money laundering (AML) will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering laws, regulations, and global sanctions regimes will be advantageous.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with critical thinking with attention to detail and analytical skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Team player with proactiveness and able to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English and Mandarin