Anti-Money Laundering Agent - ShopeePay / SPayLater

Shopee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce platform in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Compliance Officer to monitor transactions, ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and investigate suspicious activities. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience in compliance monitoring. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various teams to enhance compliance measures.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in Compliance Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing screening.
• Experience in transaction monitoring, risk management, or regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with local AML regulations and preparation of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR).

Responsibilities

• Conduct transaction monitoring and review financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with AML and CTF regulations.
• Investigate suspicious activities and prepare reports.

Skills

AML knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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.
• 2 -5 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).