Manager/Deputy Manager, AML/CFT

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China in Kuala Lumpur invites an experienced AML/CFT professional to execute daily compliance operations, perform KYC reviews, and monitor transactions in line with Bank Negara Malaysia and the Parent Bank.

The role covers annual AML work plans, regulatory reporting to senior committees, training, and system enhancements. Fluency in English and Mandarin is preferred to liaise with Head Office in China.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree and professional qualification in Business, Science Analytic or related discipline.
• At least 6–8 years of banking AML/CFT experience.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT & Sanction; professional AML/CFT qualification is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to interact with branches/business units.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin; Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage for Head Office communications.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily AML/CFT/CPF/Sanction operations, including KYC reviews and transaction monitoring in line with Bank Negara Malaysia and the Parent Bank.
• Execute annual AML/CFT/CPF/Sanction work plan, including compliance testing, risk assessments, and updating procedures.
• Timely respond to regulator and Parent Bank reporting requests and prepare periodic AML reports for senior committees/board.
• Coordinate enquiries from Law Enforcement Agencies and provide documentation as required.
• Assist in AML/CFT/CPF/Sanction training and promote compliance awareness across staff.
• Propose system enhancements and perform UAT/testing to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business/Science Analytic or related discipline

Professional qualification in AML/CFT

Job description

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Industrial & Commercial Bank of China – Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Execute daily AML/CFT/CPF/Sanction operations in a timely manner including KYC reviews, transaction monitoring alerts, sanction name list management in accordance with the requirements of Bank Negara Malaysia and the Parent Bank.

Execute annual AML/CFT/CPF/Sanction work plan in a timely manner including compliance testing, product AML risk assessment, parameter reviews and revise the Bank’s AML/CFT/CPF/Sanction related procedures.

Timely attend to periodic and ad-hoc reporting requests from regulators and the Parent Bank.

Prepare AML/CFT/CPF/Sanction periodic reports for submission to the Senior Management Committee, AML/CFT Committee, Board Committee and/or the Board of Directors.

Attend to enquiries and requests for documents/information from Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA).

Assists in coordinating and conducting AML/CFT/CPF/Sanction training sessions for relevant departments/branches/staff.

Assists to promote compliance awareness among staff by sharing best practices, AML related updates and Newsletter.

Propose and support system enhancements (e.g. BRAINS, STORMS) to improve existing processes, perform system review, optimizations, upgrades and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Undertake and complete any ad-hoc assignments as assigned by the Head of Department and / or Senior Management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree and professional qualification in Business, Science Analytic or related discipline.
• At least 6 - 8 years of banking industry experience in AML/CFT related field.
• Possess relevant knowledge of AML/CFT & Sanction.
• Professional qualification in AML/CFT will be added advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with branches/ business departments.
• Conversant in English and Mandarin. Proficiency in Mandarin shall be an added advantage while handling documentations for Head Office in China.