AML Transaction Monitoring Senior Specialist

Capco; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services consultancy in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an AML Transaction Monitoring Senior Specialist. You will monitor banking transactions, investigate suspicious activities, and support AML advisory tasks. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or degree with at least 5 years of experience in AML/CFT, proficiency in English and Mandarin, and strong analytical skills. This role requires a proactive team player who can work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in AML and CFT in banking.
• Strong knowledge of AML laws and global sanctions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in digital and/or SME/Corporate banking.
• Certifications in anti-money laundering are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze banking transactions for suspicious activities.
• Conduct investigations on identified suspicious transactions.
• Prepare detailed reports for internal and regulatory purposes.
• Support AML Advisory with key AML/CFT matters.
• Ensure accuracy in performing AML reviews.

Skills

Strong communicator

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Proactive team player

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Education

Diploma/degree in relevant field

Job description

AML Transaction Monitoring Senior Specialist

Role Summary: The AML Ops Team shall Monitor and analyse banking transactions and customer activities and profiles with the Bank’s systems. This includes identifying irregular customer profiles, suspicious patterns, unusual behaviour, and high-risk activities that may indicate money laundering, fraud, or other illicit activities.

Job Description:

Primary responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse banking transactions and customer activities with bank systems. Identify suspicious patterns, unusual behavior, and high-risk activities that may indicate money laundering, fraud, or other illicit activities. Conduct investigations on identified suspicious transactions or activities. Review and document findings, including detailed analysis, supporting evidence, and prepare reports for internal and regulatory related purposes.
• Support AML Advisory in the execution of ad-hoc key AML/ CFT matters where required.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy in performing related AML reviews and checks.

Summary of Requirements:

• Diploma/ degree holder with minimum 5 years’ experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Terrorism Financing (CFT) in a digital and/or SME/Corporate banking environment. Additional certifications in anti-money laundering (AML) will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering laws, regulations, and global sanctions regimes will be advantageous.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with critical thinking with attention to detail and analytical skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Team player with proactiveness and able to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (Read, Write - to support HK, Taiwan market)
• Candidate who can start immediately is highly welcome.

Hours of Operation

The hours of operation will be 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Bank holiday will follow Singapore public holidays calendar. There may be shift and overtime required for weekends or national holidays according to business requirement. Both parties need to align and mutually agree on such changes and plan in advance. Overtime rates if any be charged only when productivity targets are met, and also when the personnel gaps in the team (if any) are duly filled.

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