Payment Screening & Compliance Specialist

OCBC; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC Malaysia is seeking professionals in payment screening and AML compliance to oversee daily screening, review alerts, and coordinate resolutions. The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory standards, strong analytical skills, and effective stakeholder communication.

We value experience in AML/CDD/EDD/KYC, familiarity with SWIFT, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while driving process improvements and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking & finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant hands-on experience in a banking and financial institution with specialization in AML/CFT/CDD/EDD/KYC and familiarity with SWIFT payment message structures.
• Strong knowledge of payment systems, AML, sanctions screening, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily payment screening activities to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review and validate payment screening alerts, ensuring accurate identification of risks such as fraud, sanctions, or AML concerns.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to resolve flagged transactions promptly and accurately.
• Ensure adherence to compliance standards and regulatory guidelines related to payment screening.
• Manage exception cases by conducting investigations and recommending actions.
• Maintain records of exceptions and resolutions for audit and reporting purposes.
• Monitor SLAs to ensure timely processing; identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
• Act as escalation point for complex issues and customer inquiries.
• Monitor payment screening systems for performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and controls.
• Coordinate with auditors during payment screening audits and respond to queries.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance or related field

Job description

OCBC Malaysia is seeking professionals in payment screening and AML compliance to oversee daily screening, review alerts, and coordinate resolutions. The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory standards, strong analytical skills, and effective stakeholder communication.

We value experience in AML/CDD/EDD/KYC, familiarity with SWIFT, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while driving process improvements and audit readiness.