Kuala Lumpur AML Operations Lead – Build & Lead Compliance

DK Limited

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

DK Bank, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks an experienced AML Operations Lead to oversee daily financial crime compliance tasks including due diligence, monitoring, screening, alert investigations, and escalation in line with regulatory requirements.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will lead the AML operations team, drive process improvements, and deliver management dashboards and reports while collaborating with business units. CAMS is advantageous; 8+ years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

8+ years in AML/compliance, with corporate due diligence experience.
Experience leading operational teams and meeting SLAs.
Familiarity with AML monitoring systems, data analysis, and automation.
Demonstrates integrity, initiative, and ownership.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership: lead AML operations team with coaching and training.
Alert Management & Investigations: timely risk-based investigations and escalations.
Sanctions Compliance: oversee screening and escalation of sanctions matches.
Systems & Process Improvement: enhance AML systems, rules, workflows and analytics.
Management Reporting: create dashboards and reports on alerts, backlogs, and KPIs.
Stakeholder Management: collaborate with business units and projects.