Financial Crime Analytics - Team Lead

CIMB Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is searching for a Transaction Monitoring Analyst to oversee and support transaction alerts. This position requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and involves guiding analysts, conducting audits, and proposing process improvements. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Join us to enhance the efficiency of our transaction monitoring processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant transaction monitoring experience.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently on volume-based tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review transaction alerts promptly.
• Lead and guide analysts in the Transaction Monitoring function.
• Assist in audit and regulatory requests.

Skills

Transaction monitoring experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Business, Banking & Finance, or related fields

Job description

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The main role of the job is to support the Bank’s transaction monitoring to ensure the transaction alerts (for Non-retail segments) are promptly reviewed and disposed; to elevate potentially suspicious transactions to SG Compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Monitoring Review (L1)

Lead and provide guidance to senior and junior analysts within the Transaction Monitoring function

Provide training for the team to remain abreast to emerging AML trends and typologies

Provide feedback to analysts based on Quality Assurance (“QA”) findings shared by the Monitoring and Testing Team

Monitoring and tracking of Transaction Monitoring Alerts Aging, Team Productivity, Quality Assurance Result etc…

Assist in audit and regulatory requests on Transaction Monitoring matters

Identify and support any process change initiatives to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the transactions monitoring process

Participate in UAT testing of new/existing system as required

Support Head, Financial Crime Analytics and/or Head of Financial Crime Compliance for ongoing initiatives/new implementation as applicable.

Any adhoc duties or tasking as assigned by the Management

Requirements:

• Min. 5 years of relevant transaction monitoring experience
• Degree in Business, Banking & Finance, or related fields
• Meticulous and detail oriented, analytical with problem-solving ability
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team.
• Able to independently manage volume-based work (i.e. the alerts assigned to be reviewed and disposed timely).

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Transaction Analyst?