Analyst, Financial Crime Compliance Operations (6 Months Contract)

About the Client

Our client is a reputable financial institution with a strong presence in Malaysia, committed to upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance and financial integrity. They are dedicated to combating financial crime through robust compliance frameworks and are currently seeking talented professionals to join their Financial Crime Compliance Operations team.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Analyst to join the Financial Crime Compliance Operations team on a 6-month contract basis. This role is responsible for managing Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) requests and conducting investigations into potentially suspicious activities. You will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, timely handling of law enforcement requests, accurate documentation, and preparation of Internal Suspicious Transaction Reports (INSTR) arising from transaction monitoring and investigative reviews.

Key Responsibilities

1. Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Request Management

• Receive and reviewLEA requests submitted through EFSA, FINS, email, and other approvedchannels.
• Validate theauthenticity, scope, and requirements of requests against regulatory andinternal policy obligations.
• Record and maintainaccurate request details and supporting documentation for audit trailpurposes.
• Conduct customerinformation searches, account reviews, and disclosure-related activitiesin accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare and submitresponses, information disclosures, and status updates to relevant lawenforcement authorities within stipulated timelines.
• Monitor requeststhrough to closure and ensure proper documentation retention.
• Manage multiplerequests concurrently while meeting regulatory turnaround times andservice standards.

2. Internal Suspicious Transaction Reporting (INSTR)

• Review escalatedalerts and unusual customer activities identified through transactionmonitoring systems and internal referrals.
• Conductinvestigations by gathering and analyzing relevant customer, account, andtransactional information.
• Assess potentialmoney laundering, fraud, sanctions, or other financial crime risks basedon available evidence.
• Documentinvestigative findings accurately and maintain complete records ofinvestigative actions taken.
• Preparecomprehensive Internal Suspicious Transaction Reports (INSTR) with clearrationale, supporting evidence, and recommendations.
• Escalate potentiallysuspicious cases to designated reviewers or stakeholders for furtherassessment and decision-making.
• Ensureinvestigations and reporting activities are performed in accordance withregulatory requirements, internal policies, and established procedures.

Job Requirements

Experience:

• 2-5 years ofexperience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML/CFT, Fraud Investigations,Transaction Monitoring, KYC/CDD, or related operational compliancefunctions.
• Experience handlingLEA requests, regulatory disclosures, or law enforcement engagement ishighly preferred.
• Experience reviewingtransaction monitoring alerts and preparing suspicious activity reports isan advantage.
• Banking, financialservices, fintech, or financial crime compliance background preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analyticaland investigative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpretregulatory requirements and apply them in operational processes.
• Experience handlingsensitive and confidential information.
• Strong written andverbal communication skills.
• Ability to managemultiple priorities and meet strict regulatory deadlines.
• Proficiency indocumentation, report writing, and stakeholder management.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

For more information, you may reach out to Jamie at her email at [Confidential Information] or WhatsApp her at +6012 238 9953

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