Assistant Manager / Manager, Financial Crime Compliance

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Assistant Manager / Manager to join our Financial Crime Compliance team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in executing and maintaining a robust AML/CFT/CPF and TFS framework, safeguarding the organization against financial crime risks, and ensuring strict regulatory alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Review & Monitoring

• Conduct Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) reviews for High-Risk Customers and Internal Suspicious Transaction Reports.
• Evaluate weekly AML/CFT exception reports and establish continuous compliance monitoring mechanisms across business units.

Reporting & Screening

• Perform name and sanctions screening to promptly resolve matches.
• Manage the timely submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) within prescribed timelines.

Risk Assessment

• Execute periodic risk assessments across various business units to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Propose practical risk-mitigation strategies and preventive measures.

Advisory & Training

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for business units regarding financial crime queries.
• Develop and deliver engaging training sessions to raise organizational awareness on AML/CFT/CPF and TFS policies.

Policy & Governance

• Support the implementation and update of financial crime compliance policies in alignment with evolving Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and regulatory requirements.

Tech Integration

• Collaborate with the IT department to integrate financial crime compliance measures into technological systems, leveraging tech to enhance monitoring effectiveness.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business, Finance, Banking, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 4 to 8 years (for Assistant Manager) or 8 to 10+ years (for Manager) of direct experience in AML/CFT compliance within Banking, Insurance, or Financial Services.
• Professional compliance certifications (e.g., AICB, ICA, ACAMS) are highly advantageous.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Deep understanding of Malaysian AML/CFT/CPF regulations, TFS frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills with acute attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage relationships with internal business units and regulators.