Anti-Money Laundering Advisory, Associate / Assistant Vice President

MUFG; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a qualified individual to manage AML investigations, ensure compliance with financial crime regulations, and produce timely management reports. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Finance and at least 4-5 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of Malaysian and US banking guidelines. This role demands a detail-oriented, self-motivated team player with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in Financial Crime risks.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian, Japanese, and US banking regulations.
• Self-motivated with professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of AML investigation and KYC.
• Produce timely and accurate management reports.
• Maintain FCC policies consistently across the Bank.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient in English

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia

PC skills

Education

Degree in Finance and Banking, Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Transaction Monitoring System/Tools

Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

Responsibilities

• AML Investigation – ensures processing of transaction monitoring alerts and escalations are performed on a timely basis and accurately per the internal policy and standards.
• Management Information (MI) – ensures timely and accurate production of reports and statistical data for management reports and regulatory reporting.
• Policies and procedures – ensure proper implementation, maintenance and oversight of FCC policies and related control documents consistently across the Bank.
• Supports Regulatory Review / Audit / Compliance Testing and Issue Management framework in a timely manner to ensure that any gap is effectively and sustainably remediated by respective control process owners.
• AML KYC – ensures processing of KYC reviews and escalations are performed on a timely basis and accurately per the internal policy and standards.
• AML Trade Finance – ensures processing of escalation are performed on a timely basis and accurately per the internal policy and standards.
• AML High Risk Review – ensures timely and accurate review of identified risk factors per the internal policy and standards.
• Production orders from local enforcement agencies – ensures requests are processed on a timely basis and accurately per internal policy and standards.
• Supports Regulatory Review / Audit / Compliance Testing and Issue Management framework in a timely manner to ensure that any gap is effectively and sustainably remediated by respective control process owners.
• Others – any control function outlined in the FCC, AML, Sanctions and ABC policies and subsequent standards.

Requirements

• Applicant must have a recognized Degree in Finance and Banking, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized university/higher learning institution with minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience is strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia, Japanese and US banking regulations/guidelines in relation to Financial Crime risks (i.e., money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions evasion and bribery / corruption).
• Strong self‑motivated person who can work under minimal supervision with professional communication, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• A good team player who is meticulous, able to multi‑task and detail oriented.
• Proficient in written and spoken English, Bahasa Malaysia.
• Possess good communication skills in dealing with employees or internal customers/client.
• Strong PC skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and relevant experience in using Transaction Monitoring System/Tools (i.e., Actimize, World Check).

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organisational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.

At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client‑obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!

Our Culture Principles

• Client Centric
• People Focused
• Listen Up. Speak Up.
• Innovate & Simplify
• Own & Execute