AML Name Screening Specialist

MyValiant; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Selangor is seeking an AML Operations Specialist. The role requires a strong understanding of Singapore AML regulations and the ability to conduct training and handle name screening alerts. You should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be adept with name screening systems. Strong communication skills and a problem-solving attitude are essential. This position may require shift-based hours and involves proactive regional communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant hands-on AML operations experience.
• Good practical knowledge with consumer retail/small & medium enterprises banking.
• Understanding of commercial name screening/monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct name screening process training to new team members.
• Review name screening alerts with sound judgment.
• Send outbound requests for information to facilitate case closures.

Skills

Understanding of Singapore AML regulations

Name screening process training

Good communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Actimise

Refinitiv

Dow Jones

Job description

• Good understanding of Singapore AML regulations (e.g MAS 626) & guidelines relating to name screening.
• Must be confident to conduct name screening process related training to new members of the team.
• Review of name screening alerts with sound judgement and taking into account timeliness of alert closures.
• Proactive communication with regional lead team
• Good communication skills; explain facts, practice and policy to parties where there may be scepticism or reluctance to agree. Deliver with limited guidance.
• Send outbound requests for information and track these to conclusion to facilitate case closures
• Able to work in shift-based hours
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as and when assigned

The must haves:

• Preferably Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline. Diploma with relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant hands-on AML operations experience.
• Good practical working knowledge with the consumer retail/ small & mediumenterprises banking segments.
• Problem-solving, positive and constructive attitude is a must.
• Understanding of various commercial name screening/ monitoring systems (e.g Actimise, Refinitiv, Dow Jones etc.)

Good to have:

• Certification as an AML specialist (e.g CAMS / Diploma in AML) with a recognized institution will be an advantage.