Senior AML & Compliance Operations Analyst

First Digital Trust Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation allowance

Life, medical, and dental coverage

Education allowance (US$4,000)

Job summary

First Digital Trust Limited, a digital asset-focused trust and compliance technology provider based in Kuala Lumpur, seeks a Senior Compliance Operations Analyst. You will handle client onboarding due diligence, real-time transaction monitoring, and financial investigations across multiple regions in a fast-paced startup setting.

The role requires AML/KYC expertise, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of AML, transaction monitoring, or customer due diligence experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for data interpretation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance focus.
• Proactive, independent worker and team collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence checks and review KYC/KYB documents to ensure AML compliance.
• Identify risks related to legal structure, industry, customer base, delivery channel, or reputation.
• Monitor real-time transactions to detect suspicious activity and escalate as needed.
• Investigate and analyze suspicious activity, perform AML screening (PEP, Sanctions, Adverse News).
• Manage compliance alerts within SLAs and maintain up-to-date docs.
• Support Business Development/Relationship Managers with onboarding questions.
• Participate in training and contribute to compliance processes and systems.

Skills

AML/transaction monitoring experience

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication skills

Adaptability in startup environment

Attention to detail

Time management & multi-tasking

Job description

First Digital Trust Limited, a digital asset-focused trust and compliance technology provider based in Kuala Lumpur, seeks a Senior Compliance Operations Analyst. You will handle client onboarding due diligence, real-time transaction monitoring, and financial investigations across multiple regions in a fast-paced startup setting.

The role requires AML/KYC expertise, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.