APAC Financial Crime Analyst - Remote & AML Investigations

Wirex; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave + Public Holidays

Flexible working hours and remote

Company-provided equipment

Annual training and development budget

Extensive career growth opportunities

Job summary

Wirex is seeking a Malaysia-based Financial Crime Analyst to bolster AML/CFT controls across APAC. You will conduct investigations, prepare STRs, perform due diligence, and monitor transactions, reporting to the Director of Financial Crime and APAC MLROs. Fluent English required; Wekindlyrequestthatallresumesaresubmittedin English.

This role offers flexible hours, remote working, and a development budget with an anticipated start date in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in AML/CFT, financial crime, or compliance operations.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Analytical with attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency or blockchain products desirable.
• Experience in a licensed financial institution or payments provider is advantageous.
• Knowledge of APAC regulatory expectations helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML and financial crime investigations and prepare STRs for escalation.
• Review alerts related to adverse media, PEPs, and sanctions.
• Perform ongoing customer monitoring including EDD and periodic reviews.
• Undertake transaction monitoring across fiat and crypto products.
• Support testing, data validation, and enhancements of monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with APAC and Global Risk & Compliance teams to resolve issues.
• Provide operational support to the Director of Financial Crime and APAC MLROs.

Skills

AML Investigations

English Fluency

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Compliance Knowledge

Job description

Wirex is seeking a Malaysia-based Financial Crime Analyst to bolster AML/CFT controls across APAC. You will conduct investigations, prepare STRs, perform due diligence, and monitor transactions, reporting to the Director of Financial Crime and APAC MLROs. Fluent English required; Wekindlyrequestthatallresumesaresubmittedin English.

This role offers flexible hours, remote working, and a development budget with an anticipated start date in October 2026.