Associate Sanctions & Export Control Officer

SWIFT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Associate Sanctions/Export Control Specialist. This role involves ensuring compliance with S&EC regulations, monitoring operations, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of related experience, ideally in a financial or consulting environment. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be capable of working under tight deadlines. Join us to make a significant impact in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Benefits

Competitive package

Support for performance

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in the S&EC field.
• Experience ideally within an international financial or consultancy environment.
• Certified in the field of S&EC (optional).

Responsibilities

• Review and follow up the S&EC designations and regulations.
• Monitor and assess results from back-office and online screening operations.
• Maintain and update S&EC documentation.
• Support production of reports and respond to audits.
• Identify and evaluate S&EC risks and operational vulnerabilities.
• Participate in S&EC related projects.

Skills

Fluent in English

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant advanced degree

Tools

SAP GTS operations

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Become part of the Sanctions & Export Control Oversight team!

The Sanctions & Export Control Oversight team within Regulatory Affairs - Legal & Compliance is looking for an Associate Sanctions/ Export Control Specialist, whose mission will be to ensure that Swift adheres to all applicable Sanctions & Export Control (S&EC) laws and regulations.

In this role you will report to Swift’s Head of Sanctions & Export Control, and you will interact closely with colleagues from the wider Legal team, Information Technology, Customers Experience , Operations and other stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or other relevant advanced degree or experience

Experience

• At least 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in the S&EC field – ideally within an international financial, technical, service and/or consultancy environment

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Sanctions & Export Control Specialist will (among other):

• Review and actively follow up the S&EC designations and regulations (in the EU, Belgium, the UK and USA, as well as in other countries where Swift operates).
• Monitor multiple back-office and online screening operations and processes; and assess/validate results and communicate to relevant stakeholders accordingly.
• Maintain and continuously update an accurate S&EC documentation, including internal procedures, guidelines and SOPs.
• Support production of recurring reports.
• Serve as point of contact for S&EC inquiries, mandatory requests, and audits, from internal and external sources.
• Identify, investigate and evaluate known and potential S&EC risks, operational vulnerabilities and participate in related risk assessments, present conclusions and recommendations, propose, develop and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in maintaining an operational, effective and sustainable companywide S&EC program; ensure adherence with internal company policies, procedures, customer-facing policy and applicable laws and regulations.
• Actively follow‑up on the implementation and evolution of internal controls.
• Participate in various S&EC related projects.
• Develop and maintain internal contacts to understand Swift’s business and technology, including the S&EC challenges and requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable international and local laws and other S&EC requirements.

What You Will Need

• Fluent in English
• Digitally minded
• Pragmatic and intuitive, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into effective operational solutions
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal), inclusive, team player
• Willing to work in a global and matrix organization
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to deal multiple priorities with tight deadlines
• Focus on operational excellence

Optional

• Certified in the field of S&EC
• Advanced knowledge in S&EC operations, including enhanced due diligence investigations, sanctions screening
• Technology experience with SAP environments, including SAP’s GTS operations
• Other language skills

This entry function offers the possibility to grow and take on more responsibilities over time. This role can be required to travel around 5%.

Join us to grow your expertise, collaborate with global stakeholders, and make a meaningful impact in a highly relevant and evolving regulatory space.

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.