Due Diligence Specialist (EU Shift - PJ Office)

Commerz Global Service Solutions; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Commerz Global Service Solutions in Malaysia is seeking a compliance professional to manage AML and sanctions screening, ensuring adherence to international and local regulations. You will handle screening of letters of credit, guarantees, SWIFT messages and related documents, and perform voyage and dual-use checks.

The role requires a university degree and 3–4 years’ experience in sanctions screening and banking compliance, with strong attention to regulatory detail and risk awareness.

Qualifications

• University degree in Banking, Law or related field.
• 3–4 years’ sanctions screening / TBML experience.
• Familiar with sanctions screening methodology.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML and Sanctions screening on documents (LCs, guarantees, SWIFT, etc.).
• Screen Transport documents, Voyage checks and dual-use goods checks.
• Escalate violations to the Compliance Officer and support due diligence.
• Provide timely responses to internal queries and maintain policy adherence.

Skills

AML & Sanctions

Debt screening

Voyage Check

HS Code knowledge

Banking & Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sanctions screening tools

IMB/IHS voyages

Job description

• Level 11, 12 & 13 CelcomDigi Tower, Petaling Jaya (Only a 5-minute walk from Taman Jaya LRT station)

WORKING HOURS:

• Monday-Friday: 2.00pm-11.00pm(MYT) / Daylight Saving 3.00pm-12.00am(MYT)
• Required to work during Malaysia's Public Holiday (Replacement leave will be provided)

JOB PURPOSE

• To assist the entity in managing the regulatory (mainly AML & Sanctions) and reputational risk related requirements set out in
• relevant German/International – whichever is stricter – law and regulations
• global policies set forth and the standards communicated by Group Management-Compliance

KEY ACTIVITIES

General / Compliance Culture

• Facilitate compliance of the entity with applicable banking and securities laws, regulations, and internal guidelines regarding AML/CFT and Sanctions
• Perform Sanctions screening in PELICAN OFAC (Sanction screening tool of Commerzbank)
• Perform AML and Sanction screening on Export/Import Letters of Credit, Guarantees, Import/Export Collection received by the bank (SWIFT Messages)
• Perform AML and Sanction screening on transport documents presented by presenting bank
• Perform Voyage Check and Dual Use Goods check
• Ensure high quality of AML and Sanctions screening and this will be reflected in quarterly desk review
• Report and elevate all violations and suspicious behavior to TPC Compliance Officer
• Maintain Due Diligence at the highest level of quality to protect the Bank from regulatory risk which could result into financial and reputational damage
• Ensure awareness and full compliance regulations, policies, guidelines, procedures and practices
• Respond to email and queries from internal customers and stake holders on a timely manner

Compliance Advisory Service

• Regularly exercising good judgement in making decisions or recommendations in relation to case investigation
• Ability to accurately and thoroughly screen MT messages and Transport documents/Voyage journey to detect and identify the non-compliance or violations as per Commerzbank AML/Sanctions Policy
• Working closely with TPC Compliance Officer / Business Compliance Asia to ensure all requirements by GMCO Frankfurt and Asia are met
• Working closely with all TPC Operations Team to utilize proper corrective action procedures as required
• Working closely with Process Managers and provide review on a timely basis or as and when required
• Outspoken and not afraid to raise any issues with regards to noncompliance, if any. Any other tasks assigned by Team Head of Due Diligence Team

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• University degree or similar, preferably in Banking, General Management or Law
• 3- 4 years’ experience in Sanctions Screening / TBML
• Familiar with Sanctions Screening methodology
• Previous experience in performing Voyage Check through IMB/IHS or any other service provider Well versed in dual use goods and HS Code terminology
• 3 years overall experience in Banking & Finance

Further qualification/skills/requirement:

• Good knowledge and understanding of International Sanctions & Embargoes Regulation
• Good knowledge in Trade Based Money Laundering

Kindly be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our HR team.