Manager, Financial Crime Compliance

2 weeks ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia PeopleLAKE Group Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year

About the Client:

A leading and innovative digital payments company seeking a skilled and proactive compliance professional to join the team as a Manager, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Governance.

About the Role:

In this key role, you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and enhancement of our Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. You will work across the business to ensure effective governance and oversight of financial crime risks.

Key Responsibilities:

FCC Framework & Policy Management:

  • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating all AML/CFT policies and procedures, including those for customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and sanction screening.
  • Conduct periodic reviews and timely updates of all policies to implement changes in rules and regulations.
  • Monitor daily for new regulatory developments, advise relevant staff, and help implement necessary changes to our compliance controls.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Provide expert advice and guidance to all business units on AML/CFT matters, including customer onboarding, PEP status, sanctions, and irregular transaction reporting.
  • Act as a liaison for law enforcement inquiries, ensuring all requests are validated and handled appropriately.
  • Review AML due diligence requests from business partners and coordinate responses.

Quality Assurance:

  • Assist in developing the annual AML/CFT Compliance Assurance plan.
  • Perform quality assurance reviews on high-risk customer onboarding, transaction monitoring, and sanction screening processes.

Training & Awareness:

  • Support the planning and execution of the AML/CFT training and awareness program.
  • Prepare and disseminate internal compliance newsletters and other awareness communications.
  • Coordinate with the HR team to deploy mandatory AML/CFT e-learning and track completion rates.

Reporting & Governance:

  • Assist in preparing and submitting detailed AML/CFT reports for Senior Management and Board-level committees.
  • Support the response to findings and queries from internal and external audits.
  • Contribute to the periodic regulatory reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • Relevant AML/CFT certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) are a strong advantage.
  • 3–5 years of experience in an AML/CFT compliance role, preferably within financial services or a related industry.
  • Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanction screening, and PEP assessment.
  • Practical experience in drafting policies, conducting QA reviews, and responding to audit findings.
  • Ability to help plan and execute effective training and awareness programs.
  • Skilled in preparing compliance reports and managing regulatory and internal queries.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across different departments.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

Kindly contact Ms. Jamie via WhatsApp at or via email at if you need further information

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