Senior AML Transaction Surveillance Analyst

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an experienced AML/CFT Transaction Surveillance professional in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves reviewing cases, mitigating financial crime risks and ensuring timely reporting to authorities. You will contribute to QA processes and mentor analysts under the Team Lead.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in financial crime compliance or intelligence, strong investigation and communication skills, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• 7 years of overall experience in financial crime compliance (fraud/sanctions/AML) or intelligence.
• Exposure to compliance and risk management with AML/CFT understanding.
• Professionally qualified with investigative capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate cases pertaining to financial crime risk to identify money laundering or related activities.
• Review and evaluate QARs and determine reporting needs to authorities within timelines.
• Quality assurance of team outputs; share findings and train others as needed.
• Support Team Lead in monitoring team productivity and implementing process improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Investigation

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Graduate or Postgraduate in numerate/research discipline

Job description

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an experienced AML/CFT Transaction Surveillance professional in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves reviewing cases, mitigating financial crime risks and ensuring timely reporting to authorities. You will contribute to QA processes and mentor analysts under the Team Lead.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in financial crime compliance or intelligence, strong investigation and communication skills, and the ability to work independently within a team.