Analyst, AML

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad invites applications for an AML/CFT Compliance Support role focused on transaction and payment screening, fact finding, and escalation of suspicious alerts. You will ensure accurate, timely screening in line with internal rules and regulatory requirements.

Key duties include end-to-end daily transaction screening, escalation of potential breaches, supporting daily operations across branches, and preparing departmental reports.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Banking Business.
• Good knowledge in Back Office Operation particularly transaction screening or payment screening.
• Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• 1 to 3 years experiences in Banking and Finance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent ability with data/ numerical analysis (such as productivity report)
• Good inter-personal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• To exercise sound judgement and observe the highest degree of confidentiality and quality when screening transactions with compliance to applicable regime regulations i.e. OFAC, UNSC, local laws and regulations.
• Timely escalation and reporting of potential/actual breaches to the respective departments and branches.
• End-to-end daily transaction screening with internal controls/policies to ensure breaches are arrested or mitigated.
• Provide day-to-day support and advice in the department for transactional activities.
• Ensure defects are reported, complaints tracked with preventive and corrective action.
• Collaborate with other operations teams to resolve queries and share ideas to improve processes.

Skills

Banking knowledge

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

• To assist in the compliance activities relating to AML/CFT, specifically in the areas of transaction screening or payment screening, fact find and escalation of suspicious alerts.
• To ensure all transactions processed are screened accurately and timely and in full compliance with established rules and procedures setup within the department.
• Timely reconciliation / issues resolutions and submission of departmental reports as and when required.
• To support day to day operations from branches and supporting the department to run efficiently and smoothly and in compliance to the Service Level Agreement and Operation Procedure established with respective branches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To exercise sound judgement and observe the highest degree of confidentiality and quality when screening transactions with compliance to applicable regime regulations i.e. OFAC, UNSC, local laws and regulations.
• Timely escalation and reporting of potential/actual breaches to the respective departments and branches.

Operations & Controls

• To perform end to end daily transaction screening by complying to internal controls/policies to ensure any AML / Sanctions potential breaches are arrest or mitigated.
• Provides day to day support and advice in the department for transactional activities.
• Ensure all defects are reported, complaints tracked with preventive and corrective action implemented.
• Work closely with other respective operations team to resolve any exceptions or queries. Proactively share new ideas and concepts to improve operations process.

Qualification :

• Good understanding of Banking Business.
• Good knowledge in Back Office Operation particularly transaction screening or payment screening.
• Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• 1 to 3 years experiences in Banking and Finance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent ability with data/ numerical analysis (such as productivity report)
• Good inter-personal and communication skills

Unlock job insights

Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) operates globally with extensive overseas branches that offers a broad range of financial services. Due to its incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Malaysia, SMBC is now inviting you to be part of its talent pool where you can grow with us. This is indeed a good opportunity for you to chart your career collaboratively with SMBC to greater heights.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) operates globally with extensive overseas branches that offers a broad range of financial services. Due to its incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Malaysia, SMBC is now inviting you to be part of its talent pool where you can grow with us. This is indeed a good opportunity for you to chart your career collaboratively with SMBC to greater heights.