Senior AML Specialist: Name Screening & Travel Rule

Bybit Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Bybit Limited in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a detail-oriented Senior AML Specialist for Name Screening & Travel Rule to join our AML Operations team, responsible for sanctions screening, PEP and adverse media checks across the customer lifecycle, and supporting Travel Rule compliance.

You will investigate matches, document rationale, handle exceptions, liaise with internal teams and external VASPs, and monitor regulatory developments to enable timely implementation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years AML Operations experience in financial services, fintech, payments or virtual assets.
• Hands-on name screening, sanctions compliance and Travel Rule operations.
• Solid understanding of sanctions frameworks, PEP and adverse media screening, and FATF Travel Rule.
• Knowledge of virtual asset transactions and related AML/CFT risks.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition screening alerts for sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, customers and counterparties.
• Investigate matches, document rationale, escalate high-risk cases when needed.
• Support Travel Rule by reviewing originator/beneficiary data and resolving data issues.
• Liaise with internal teams and counterparty VASPs to resolve issues.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement timely operational changes.
• Maintain case records and support audits and inquiries.
• Identify false positives and gaps, contributing to workflow improvements and automation.

Skills

Name screening

Sanctions compliance

Travel Rule

Analytical skills

Documentation & case handling

Effective communicator

Education

CAMS/ICA certification or equivalent

Job description

Bybit Limited in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a detail-oriented Senior AML Specialist for Name Screening & Travel Rule to join our AML Operations team, responsible for sanctions screening, PEP and adverse media checks across the customer lifecycle, and supporting Travel Rule compliance.

You will investigate matches, document rationale, handle exceptions, liaise with internal teams and external VASPs, and monitor regulatory developments to enable timely implementation.