Global Risk & Compliance Specialist — Night Shift (Remote)

XTRANSFER SDN.BHD.

Kuala Lumpur

Hybrid

MYR 67,000 - 112,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

XTRANSFER SDN.BHD. in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking a Risk & Compliance Specialist to safeguard our cross-border payment platform by reviewing customer data, assessing risks, and resolving compliance issues.

You will perform KYC verification, sanctions screening, and merchant due diligence, while staying updated on AML/CTF regulations. This role requires English fluency and a 2–5 year track record in compliance or risk control, with monthly rotating shifts including night shifts

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or relevant field (preferred).
2–5 years' working experience in compliance, risk management or cross-border payments risk control (e-commerce/fintech preferred).
Excellence attention to detail.
Strong analytical and data skills (Excel/ SQL) with the ability to model risk logically.
Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

Review and verify KYC documents and assess risks against anti-fraud and sanctions databases.
Conduct sanctions screening and identify PEPs or high-risk entities.
Communicate with clients to resolve incomplete or flagged submissions (multilingual, primarily English).
Analyze recurring risk patterns and contribute to the risk knowledge base.
Perform merchant due diligence and assess ownership structures to assign risk tiers.
Stay up to date with AML/CTF regulations and ensure processes meet standards.