Executive, Trade Finance AML

Hong Leong Bank; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank is seeking a Trade Finance AML screening analyst to process daily AML screening results and perform post-transaction reviews. You will decide on releases or escalations while supporting AML systems and participating in related projects.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Finance or Business Administration, with around 2 years in Trade Finance/AML screening preferred. Collaboration with overseas branches and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field.2 years in Trade Finance/Trade AML screening preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process trade financing AML/CFT screening results and decide on release or escalation.
• Perform post-transactions review, analysis and investigation to detect red flags.
• Support AML screening system and tooling.
• Participate in AML/CFT projects as needed.
• Provide guidance to overseas branches on Trade Finance AML/CFT screening.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

AML screening

Trade Finance

Post-transactions review

Investigation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Finance/Business Administration

Job description

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Overview

To process daily Trade Finance AML screening transactions and perform post-transactions review to combat AML/CFT and financial crime.

Functional (job responsibilities)

• To process trade financing AML/CFT screening, review the screening results and make decision to release the transactions or elevate to higher level for true hits.
• Perform post-transactions review, analysis and investigation to detect any AML/CFT red flags, escalation and reporting.
• Support AML screening system.
• Participate and contribute AML/CFT projects from time to time.
• Support overseas branches/subsidiaries on Trade Finance AML/CFT screening and post transactions review.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Managerial (team/group responsibilities)

Provide coaching and training to colleagues or counterparts. Monitor and track the TAT for day-to-day operations and transactions.

Organizational (organizational responsibilities)

Keep abreast of the latest technologies available and embrace the technology into trade finances, AML/CFT processes and mitigation of breaches in sanction/AML screening/monitoring.

Education/Qualification

Diploma or Degree in Finance, Business Administration or any relevant field of studies. 2 years in Trade Finance/Trade AML screening is preferred.

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers.

Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available.

Expanding on our "Digital at the Core" ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.

Hong Leong Bank ("HLB") stands proudly as a leading financial services institution based in Malaysia, providing a wide range of comprehensive and innovative financial solutions across the region. These services are delivered through both digital and traditional means, via online and mobile banking, as well as our digital branch concept to provide customers with an efficient and seamless experience aided by technology.

As the service and financial landscape changes rapidly with the ever-increasing use of technology, staying attuned to customers needs and desires becomes even more critical to HLB's operations.

To stay ahead of these dynamic changes, the Bank has adopted the approach of reimagining banking by embedding digital considerations and customer centricity in every aspect of our operations, from products and services as well as customer care and engagement.

HLB's ethos of being Digital-At-The-Core powered by customers-at-the-forefront will continue to lead us to innovate offerings in line with our aspiration of being a highly digital and innovative financial services organization.