Executive of Compliance

Atlantic Partners Asia; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Partners Asia in Kuala Lumpur (Hybrid) is seeking an Executive of Compliance to support the organization’s regulatory program in the payments industry. You will assist in regulatory reporting, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal control monitoring under supervision.

Onboarding, due diligence, KYC refresh, and transaction monitoring are core duties. You will collaborate with Operations, Product and Tech to maintain standards and address escalating issues.

Qualifications

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements in the payments industry.
• Assist in risk assessments and internal control monitoring.
• Support documentation and reporting for compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Client onboarding: collect, verify, and process customer/business documentation.
• Due diligence: sanctions, PEP, and adverse media checks.
• Data entry & validation: accurate client information in systems.
• Case management: identify and flag suspicious activity; escalate high-risk cases.
• Customer interaction: obtain missing documents or clarifications.
• Compliance support: assist in regulatory filings and documentation.
• Monitoring: pre/post transaction monitoring and KYC renewal support.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Product, and Technology.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Risk assessment

Data entry

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

At APA, we are committed to cultivating a workplace founded on integrity, where team collaboration, respect, and inclusion aren't just values — they are ingrained in the way we operate every day. We believe that by embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a supportive environment, we can collectively achieve outstanding results. Our culture is designed to empower each team member to contribute their unique ideas and skills, driving innovation and excellence across all facets of our business.

Job Title: Executive of Compliance

Location: Kuala Lumpur (Hybrid)

Department: Compliance

Responsible for supports the implementation and monitoring of the organization’s compliance framework to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements within the payments industry. The role involves assisting in regulatory reporting, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal control monitoring under the supervision of senior compliance personnel.

Onboarding

• Client Onboarding - Collect, verify, and process customer/business documentation.
• Due Diligence - Conduct checks against sanctions lists, PEP databases, and adverse media.
• Data Entry & Validation - Ensure accurate input of client information into compliance systems.
• Case Management - Identify and flag suspicious activities accurately; Investigate alerts, document findings, and elevate high-risk cases/suspicious activity appropriately to Team Lead.
• Customer Interaction - Communicate with stakeholders across functions to obtain missing documents or clarifications.

Compliance Support

• Support periodic compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal audits to identify potential compliance gaps.
• Assist in preparing regulatory filings, reports, and documentation required by regulatory authorities.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for compliance monitoring and audit purposes.
• Support cross-functional teams (Operations, Product, Technology, etc.) by providing basic compliance guidance during product development and process enhancements.
• Assist in conducting compliance training sessions and awareness programs for staff.
• Support investigations related to compliance issues and help track corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor transactions or activities (if applicable) to identify potential compliance risks or regulatory breaches.

Transaction Monitoring

• Transaction monitoring - Perform pre and post transaction monitoring for payment flows
• Pre-Transaction Monitoring: Review incoming/outgoing cases and wire templates for potential risks.
• Post-Transaction Monitoring: Conduct thorough reviews of past trades for compliance.
• KYC Renewal - Support KYC refresh and client due diligence processes as needed; update client details and ensure compliance with documentation requirements.
• Collaboration - Work closely with other compliance units, sales, and operations teams to resolve issues and maintain standards.
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the Management from time to time.