L2 AML Risk Analyst

OCBC e2 Power Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits

Community initiatives

Learning & development opportunities

Equal opportunity

Fair employment

Culture & values fit

Wellbeing and growth

Job summary

OCBC e2 Power Sdn Bhd, based in Kuala Lumpur, seeks a Risk & Prevention Specialist to join the GCFS CARM Hub. The role focuses on AML risk management, due diligence, and periodic reviews to ensure regulatory compliance.

You will adjudicate Level 2 alerts, perform investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement of AML processes, SOPs, and data integrity across the team. Ideal for candidates with 2+ years in sanctions/AML, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree holder aspiring to develop a career in Financial Crime Risk management.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Periodic Reviews/Sanctions/AML/CFT alerts assessment.
• Knowledge of sanctions, money laundering and terrorism financing.
• Professional AML cert preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities and risk assessment acumen.
• Good written and oral communication skills; Mandarin/Cantonese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Due Diligence and Periodic Reviews to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Adjudicate Level 2 Alerts through investigations and/or customer outreach (Name Screening, Transaction Monitoring).
• Support team operations with ad-hoc duties: process improvements, streamline workflows, SOP updates.
• Perform reconciliation checks to maintain data integrity.
• Document and update Standard Operating Procedures to reflect best practices and regulatory changes.

Skills

AML risk management

Analytical thinking

Independent

Communication

Mandarin/Cantonese a plus

Education

Diploma or Degree in Finance/AML/Risk

ACAMS/CAMS certification preferred

Job description

WHO WE ARE

As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we are on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organization. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here. As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world's highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.

Risk & Prevention Specialist Overview

The GCFS CARM Hub is a dedicated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk management team operating under OCBC Global Consumer Financial Services (GCFS) Risk and Prevention. Functioning within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the team collaborates closely with GCFS Risk and Prevention and the GFCC Centre of Excellence (COE) to proactively manage AML risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive Due Diligence and Periodic Reviews to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Adjudicating Level 2 (L2) Alerts through thorough investigative reviews and/or direct customer outreach, covering:
  • Name Screening Alerts
  • Transaction Monitoring Alerts
• To support seamless team operations and enhance overall performance, the team also undertakes various ad-hoc duties, including but not limited to:
  • Identifying, proposing, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing both the effectiveness and efficiency of AML processes and controls. This includes leveraging technology, streamlining workflows, and fostering a culture of ongoing learning and adaptation.
  • Performing reconciliation checks, where necessary to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
  • Documenting and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect best practices and regulatory changes.

Who you are

• Diploma or Degree holder aspiring to develop a career in Financial Crime Risk management.
• Additional advantage for Individual with minimum 2 year of Periodic Reviews/Sanctions/AML/CFT alerts assessment experience.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements relating to sanctions, money laundering and terrorism financing.
• Passionate in developing a career in Financial Crime risk management and compliance.
• Professional AML cert (e.g. ACAMS and CAMCO) is a plus.
• Independent self-starter
• Strong analytical abilities and risk assessment acumen.
• Committed and focused individuals
• Positive and progressive behavioral traits
• Good written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with people at different levels, including customers.
• Mandarin or Cantonese speaking is a plus.Forward looking and embraces technology to drive efficient and effective Financial risk management.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Equal opportunity.
• Fair employment.
• Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Let's build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.