AML Compliance Assistant Manager — Risk & Investigations

Hong Leong Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia seeks an AML/CFT Compliance Officer to assist the Line Manager in leading the team to identify, assess, and mitigate money laundering and terrorism financing risks across the Group.

The role focuses on developing, reviewing, and enforcing AML/CFT policies, delivering awareness and training, and coordinating with regulators. You will help ensure proper reporting of STRs to Bank Negara Malaysia and support business units in risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Risk, Audit, or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of banking/financial institution experience in financial crime compliance.
• Strong command of English for effective communication with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• AICB certificate or similar AML/CFT qualifications are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Investigate suspicious transactions and ensure timely STR submissions to the regulator.
• Assist Line Manager in managing daily BAU operations, case assignments, aging, and QA/SLA targets; guide team in identifying unusual activity.
• Analyze ML/TF risk trends and provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Assess reputational, regulatory, and financial crime risks to advise relationship exits.
• Promote AML/CFT governance and provide training to business units.
• Participate in AML/CFT projects and transform workflows to automate investigations.
• Provide accurate, timely reporting and assist with ad-hoc tasks for Head/Line Manager.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Risk, Audit, or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia seeks an AML/CFT Compliance Officer to assist the Line Manager in leading the team to identify, assess, and mitigate money laundering and terrorism financing risks across the Group.

The role focuses on developing, reviewing, and enforcing AML/CFT policies, delivering awareness and training, and coordinating with regulators. You will help ensure proper reporting of STRs to Bank Negara Malaysia and support business units in risk management.