Manager, AML/CFT/CPF Advisory – Transaction Monitoring Specialist

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Manager with expertise in AML compliance and transaction monitoring. This role involves assessing transaction monitoring systems and advising clients on compliance strategies. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, relevant work experience, and strong skills in communication and data analytics. Opportunities for professional growth and impact through advisory engagements are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in AML/CFT/CPF compliance.
• At least 3 years focused on transaction monitoring within financial institutions.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CFE) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical assessments of transaction monitoring systems.
• Evaluate system effectiveness through data-driven analysis.
• Advise clients on system selection and implementation.

Skills

AML knowledge

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Law, or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

SAS

Tableau

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Business Recovery Services

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

PwC’s Risk Services team helps clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, strengthen governance frameworks, and enhance risk management capabilities. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager with deep expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF) compliance, particularly within deposit-taking financial institutions. This role is ideal for professionals with strong compliance knowledge, hands‑on experience in designing, optimizing, and validating transaction monitoring frameworks and want to make a tangible impact through advisory and consulting engagements.

Key accountabilities

Transaction Monitoring Expertise

• Technical assessments of transaction monitoring systems, including scenario design, rule logic, threshold calibration, and alert tuning.
• Evaluate system effectiveness through data‑driven analysis, including false positive/negative rates, typology coverage, and risk alignment.
• Advise clients on system selection, implementation, and enhancement strategies for transaction monitoring platforms (e.g., Actimize, Mantas, SAS, etc.).
• Conduct model validation and independent testing of transaction monitoring systems to ensure regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Support clients in developing typology‑based detection scenarios aligned with FATF guidance and local regulatory expectations.

Key working relationships

• Peers in Risk Services including team lead
• Other colleagues in Risk Services and other Lines of Businesses
• PwC employees

Skills, experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Law, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CFE) are highly preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in AML/CFT/CPF compliance, with at least 3 years focused on transaction monitoring within deposit‑taking financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations (e.g., BNM, FATF) and industry standards.
• Hands‑on experience with transaction monitoring systems and data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, SAS, Tableau).
• Experience with machine learning or AI‑enabled transaction monitoring systems is highly desired.
• Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical specifications and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Auditing Standards, Audit Internal Controls, Audit Preparation, Audit Reporting, Audit Risk Assessments, Audit Support, Business Process Improvement, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 31 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date