Senior AML Specialist, Name Screening & Travel Rule

Bybit; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 110 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, seeks a detail-oriented Name Screening & Travel Rule AML Specialist to join our AML Operations team in Kuala Lumpur. The role covers sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening across the customer lifecycle and supports Travel Rule compliance for virtual asset transfers.

You will review alerts, document clear rationale, escalate high-risk cases, and collaborate with internal teams and VASPs.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of AML Operations in financial services or fintech.
• Hands-on name screening, sanctions or Travel Rule experience.
• Knowledge of sanctions frameworks, PEP/adverse media, FATF Travel Rule.
• Understanding of virtual asset transactions and AML/CFT risks.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS or ICA are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Review and disposition screening alerts for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media.
• Investigate matches, document rationale, escalate high-risk cases.
• Support Travel Rule by reviewing originator and beneficiary data.
• Liaise with internal teams and VASPs to resolve issues.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support implementation of controls.
• Maintain case records for audits and inquiries.
• Identify false positives and contribute to rule tuning and automation.

Conhecimentos

AML operations

Name screening

Travel Rule

Sanctions screening

PEP/adverse media

FATF Travel Rule

Data analysis

Documentation

Ferramentas

Screening systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Us

Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 - connecting users to the future of digital finance.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Name Screening & Travel Rule AML Specialist to join our AML Operations team. The role is responsible for sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening across the customer lifecycle, while supporting Travel Rule compliance and exception handling for virtual asset transfers.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and disposition screening alerts relating to sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, customers, counterparties and associated parties.
• Investigate potential matches, document clear rationale, and escalate higher-risk or complex cases where required.
• Support Travel Rule operations by reviewing originator and beneficiary information, resolving data discrepancies, failed transmissions and other exceptions.
• Liaise with internal teams and counterparty VASPs to resolve screening and Travel Rule issues.
• Monitor relevant sanctions and Travel Rule regulatory developments across the globe and support timely operational implementation.
• Maintain accurate case records and support audits, regulatory enquiries and internal reviews.
• Identify recurring false positives, exception trends and process gaps, and contribute to rule tuning, workflow improvements, automation and AI initiatives.
• Work closely with internal AML Operations and Compliance teams on related escalations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant AML Operations experience within financial services, fintech, payments or the virtual asset industry.
• Hands-on experience in name screening, sanctions compliance and/or Travel Rule systems and operations
• Good understanding of sanctions frameworks, PEP and adverse media screening, and FATF Travel Rule requirements.
• Good understanding of virtual asset transactions, blockchain basics and associated AML/CFT risks.
• Strong analytical, documentation and case-handling skills.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA or equivalent are advantageous.

Profile

• Strong judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to make clear and defensible screening decisions.
• Comfortable managing high-volume operational queues and prioritising time-sensitive cases.
• Proactive in identifying gaps and improving processes, including through automation and AI.
• Strong communicator with an interest in crypto, digital assets and financial crime prevention.

Why Join Us

At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.

• Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.