Executive, Trade Finance AML

Hong Leong Bank Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented professional to process daily Trade Finance AML screening and conduct post-transaction reviews. You will decide to release or escalate transactions based on AML/CFT findings, and you will support the screening system to ensure compliance.

This role involves partnering with overseas branches, contributing to AML/CFT projects, and staying ahead of sanctions and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AML screening

Trade Finance

Analytical skills

Decision making

Education

Diploma or Degree in Finance

Relevant field of study

Tools

AML screening software

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 escalation 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.