Crime Analyst

HFG Insurance Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

HFG Insurance Recruitment in Malaysia is seeking a focused Financial Crime Compliance Analyst to join our Kuala Lumpur team. You will perform Level 1 reviews of name screening alerts and support due diligence and case management activities in a regulated environment.

The role involves reviewing submissions for completeness, maintaining audit-ready records, and assisting with continuous improvement while adhering to FCC procedures and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, KYC, customer due diligence or sanctions screening within a financial services environment.
• Basic understanding of AML, sanctions screening, name screening concepts, and financial crime risk considerations.
• Experience performing operational reviews, case management, onboarding checks, or due diligence activities.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and maintain high accuracy in a controlled environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 1 review and clearance of employee and supplier name screening alerts.
• Review screening alerts and identify potential matches, escalating higher-risk cases to FCC reviewers.
• Support Third Party Due Diligence (TPDD) activities, including reviewing submissions for completeness.
• Track outstanding due diligence actions and support periodic reviews and refresh activities.
• Maintain accurate records, case files, and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Ensure all activities are performed in line with FCC procedures, control requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Support ad hoc FCC operational activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

AML

KYC

Financial Crime Compliance

Screening

Sanctions screening

Case management

Microsoft Office

FCRM

Tools

Fiserv Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM)

Job description

• Perform Level 1 review and clearance of employee and supplier name screening alerts in accordance with established procedures.
• Review screening alerts and identify potential matches, escalating higher-risk cases and exceptions to FCC reviewers.
• Support Third Party Due Diligence (TPDD) activities, including reviewing submissions for completeness and identifying information gaps.
• Track outstanding due diligence actions and support periodic reviews and refresh activities.
• Maintain accurate records, case files, and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Ensure all activities are performed in line with FCC procedures, control requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Support ad hoc FCC operational activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, KYC, Customer Due Diligence, sanctions screening, or compliance operations within a financial services environment.
• Basic understanding of AML, sanctions screening, name screening concepts, and financial crime risk considerations.
• Experience performing operational reviews, case management, onboarding checks, or due diligence activities.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and maintain high accuracy in a controlled environment.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to insurance or broader financial services industries.
• Experience using screening, workflow, or case management systems.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Fiserv Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) or similar screening tools.
• Exposure to third-party due diligence or supplier risk management processes.