Anti-Money Laundering Agent - ShopeePay/Monee

Monee Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Monee is seeking an Anti-Money Laundering Agent as part of ShopeePay/Monee operations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will monitor financial transactions for suspicious activity, stay updated on AML/CTF regulations, and collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Operations to investigate potential money laundering cases.

The role requires 1-3 years of AML/CTF experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to prepare STR reports as required by local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in Compliance Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing screening or relevant Banking / Finance industry.
• Experience in transaction monitoring, risk management, or regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of AML, CTF, and fraud prevention techniques, data analysis, and experience working with law enforcement agencies.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with local regulations related to AML, CTF, and fraud prevention including experience in preparing and submitting STRs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transaction monitoring: Review transactions, account activities, and related information to identify potential suspicious activities.
• Ensure compliance with AML/CTF regulations and fraud prevention standards.
• Investigate suspicious activities and prepare STR submissions to the relevant authorities as required by local regulations.
• Analyze transaction data to identify patterns and provide insights for improving detection measures.
• Maintain records and documentation of transaction monitoring activities for regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Operations teams to keep processes up-to-date and effective.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Anti-Money Laundering Agent - ShopeePay/Monee

Experienced (Individual Contributor) Kuala Lumpur

About Monee

Monee is a leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, with a growing presence in Latin America. Its mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.

Monee delivers a comprehensive range of digital financial products and services, including mobile wallets, payment processing, credit, banking, and insurtech. By leveraging technology and strategic partnerships, Monee aims to drive greater digital financial inclusion, convenience, and accessibility for individuals and small businesses across Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Monee is part of Sea Limited, a global technology company.

About the Team

The AML Agent will be responsible for monitoring financial transactions for suspicious activity and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to money laundering and terrorist financing. They will work closely with cross-functional teams, including compliance, legal, and operations, to identify and investigate potential cases of money laundering and other financial crimes.

Job Description

• Conduct transaction monitoring: Review financial transactions, account activities, and other relevant information to identify potential suspicious activities. This may involve analyzing data, conducting interviews, and liaising with law enforcement agencies, if necessary.
• Ensure compliance with regulations: Stay up-to-date with regulations related to anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and fraud prevention, and ensure that financial transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Investigate suspicious activities: Conduct thorough investigations of suspicious transactions, liaising with other teams such as fraud prevention, compliance, and legal as needed. Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) to the relevant authorities as required by local regulations.
• Analyze and report trends: Track and analyze financial transaction data to identify patterns and provide insights that can be used to improve transaction monitoring and detection measures. Prepare and present reports on transaction monitoring activities, including recommendations for improving detection measures.
• Maintain records and documentation: Document all transaction monitoring activities, maintain records, and prepare reports as required by local regulatory reporting requirements.
• Work closely with other teams: Collaborate with other teams, such as Compliance, Legal, and Operations to ensure that all processes and procedures related to transaction monitoring and detection are up-to-date, efficient, and effective.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in Compliance Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing screening or relevant Banking / Finance industry.
• Relevant work experience in transaction monitoring, risk management, or regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of AML, CTF, and fraud prevention techniques, data analysis, and experience working with law enforcement agencies.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with local regulations related to AML, CTF, and fraud prevention, including experience in preparing and submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR).