Circle Lead, AML/CFT Surveillance & Monitoring

RHB Bank Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

RHB Bank Berhad is seeking a strategic Circle Lead, AML/CFT Surveillance & Monitoring to lead monitoring of AML/CFT transactions and drive Group policies and regulatory compliance.

You will provide leadership and technical guidance, liaise with regulators, and support senior management with timely insights and reporting to strengthen the Bank's AML/CFT framework across all units.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Proven experience in AML/CFT surveillance, monitoring, and compliance review.
• Excellent leadership and technical advisory skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement, including reporting to senior management and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monitoring of transactions and AML system alerts across SBGs/SFGs.
• Liaise with regulators on AML/CFT matters, including CTRs and STRs to BNM.
• Implement key AML/CFT requirements and customize processes for business operations.
• Ensure procedures for monitoring and reporting suspicious transactions are in place.
• Provide timely reporting on AML/CFT matters to the Board and committees.
• Lead AML/CFT Compliance Reviews and Quality Assurance Reviews at Group level.
• Manage submission of STRs to BNM.
• Communicate AML/CFT trends, gaps, and regulatory updates to branches and units.

Skills

AML/CFT regulations

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Circle Lead, AML/CFT Surveillance & Monitoring to join RHB Banking Group. In this role, you will provide leadership and technical guidance in monitoring AML/CFT transactions, implementing the Group’s policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in shaping AML/CFT practices across the Group, liaising with regulators, and supporting the Board and senior management with timely insights and reporting.

What you will be doing

Strategy and Planning

Participate in and provide advice on the development of the Group’s AML/CFT standards, guidance, and policies. Provide direction and technical advice to subordinates, facilitate problem solving, and share critical information.

Operations

Oversee monitoring of transactions and AML system alerts across SBGs/SFGs and ensure effective alerts management. Act as liaison with regulators on AML/CFT matters, including submission of CTRs and STRs to BNM. Work with the group to implement key requirements and customize processes to align with business operations. Ensure the Group’s AML/CFT standards and policies are effectively implemented in all business units and functions. Conduct systematic reviews and follow-ups using agreed methodologies, recommend improvements, and report evaluations to the Head, Group AML Practice. Ensure procedures for monitoring and reporting suspicious transactions are in place and adhered to. Provide timely reporting on AML/CFT matters to the Board and relevant Board Committees. Lead AML/CFT Compliance Reviews and Quality Assurance Reviews at the Group level to ensure robust control implementation. Manage the overall submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to BNM. Communicate AML/CFT compliance trends, challenges, gaps, policy updates, and regulatory updates from BNM to branches and business units.

What we’re looking for

• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Proven experience in AML/CFT surveillance, monitoring, and compliance review.
• Excellent leadership and technical advisory skills, with the ability to guide teams effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including reporting to senior management and regulators.

What we offer

At RHB Banking Group, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowers employees to reach their full potential. We offer competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and a supportive culture that encourages growth and excellence. A mantra for our clients, customers, partners and every member of the RHB family. Yes, you. Our employees are one of the reasons we are here today. Dynamic, forward-thinking and progressive, there is a reason why we are an award-winning financial institution. Join us today and be a part of a winning family. At RHB, we take pride in our people and our teams. Great relationships built on trust, a 'leading it right' environment, challenging assignments and a culture of excellence are the pillars to the dynamic and diversified workplace we call home. As we grow towards realising our aspirations, we promise a workplace built on the five pillars – RHB Cares; RHB Leads; RHB Inspires; RHB Progresses; and RHB Rewards.