AML Compliance Officer

6 days ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tbwa ChiatDay Inc Full time

About the Opportunity:

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing the establishment of the Transaction Monitoring & AML Investigations team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This includes recruitment, establishing processes, policies, and procedures/guidelines. Your prior AML transaction monitoring and investigations leadership experience in the financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries is crucial to this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create strategies to build and mature our AML Operations team, handling day-to-day operational and capacity needs, while supporting escalation.
  • Manage a team of high-performing AML investigators to conduct daily reviews and triaging of alerts using real-time blockchain analytics monitoring, manual reports, or internal/external referrals.
  • Review potential matches against various regulatory watchlists, conducting additional research to ascertain validity of matches; escalate potentially suspicious activity to management.
  • Conduct research using internal and external sources to help determine potentially suspicious activity and disposition of adverse news.
  • Create and maintain new and existing AML investigations procedures and processes.
  • Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify areas of potential AML risk and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and deliver AML training programs for employees.
  • Work closely with other teams, such as Compliance, Legal, and Risk, to ensure all AML-related activities are aligned with the company's overall compliance strategy.
  • Stay up-to-date with AML-related regulatory developments and industry best practices.

What We Look For:

  • 3+ years of experience in transaction monitoring and AML, with a track record of being strategic, analytical, and operationally execution-oriented.
  • 2+ years in people management/leadership.
  • Excellent knowledge of AML/CFT/Sanctions, money transmission regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing TM&AML strategies for optimization and efficiency.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of business functions, emphasizing key business partners and senior management.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adopting a 'just-do-it' mindset and mentality.
  • Natural coach, mentor, and leader with commitment to supporting team growth by adopting an effective servant leadership approach with employee engagement strategies.
  • Strong writing, analytical, and communications skills, executing tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English required.


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