Senior Compliance Analyst

Razer; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Shah Alam is looking for an AML Screening Officer to safeguard our payment ecosystem. This role focuses on reviewing flagged merchants and ensuring compliance with AML/CFT requirements. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in compliance within fintech or financial services. Join us for an opportunity to make a global impact while being part of an inclusive and diverse team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AML/CFT, sanctions screening, or related compliance role.
• Strong understanding of regulations and screening requirements.
• Proficient in conducting KYC/EDD reviews.

Responsibilities

• Review AML compliance related cases flagged by underwriting.
• Conduct EDD and collaborate with underwriting teams.
• Handle alerts, STRs, and other compliance reporting.

Skills

AML/CFT compliance knowledge

Sanctions screening expertise

KYC/EDD assessments

Regulatory understanding

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work, offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric #LifeAtRazer experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally.

Job Responsibilities

• We are seeking a motivated and proactive AML Screening Officer, who’ll play a key part in safeguarding our payment ecosystem by reviewing merchants flagged by the underwriting team and ensuring compliance with AML/CFT requirements. You will conduct EDD and collaborate closely with underwriting teams to ensure high-risk cases are assessed thoroughly and resolved promptly.
• Perform AMLCFT/Sanctions and PEP related screening for cases escalated by the underwriting unit.
• Handling of alerts, STRs, sanctions hits and required reporting to BNM.
• Perform thematic reviews on higher-risk areas such as high-risk merchants onboarding, transaction or new products.
• Review and challenge the adequacy of operational compliance controls, escalation processes and exception handling for merchants, TPSP or new products.
• Track compliance issues, findings and corrective actions to closure.
• Perform follow-up reviews to validate remediation effectiveness.
• Review and maintain policies and procedures.
• Ensure procedures reflect current regulatory requirements and actual business practices.
• Contribute to internal governance, risk reporting and management updates.
• Support internal audits, regulatory reviews and ad-hoc compliance enquiries.
• Provide advisory to business units when required.
• Support internal training and awareness initiatives.
• Assist in ad hoc projects and other tasks assigned.
• Suggest improvements and drive automation or system enhancements.

Pre-Requisites

• At least 5 years’ experience in AML/CFT, sanctions screening or related compliance role within a financial services, fintech or payment gateway environment.
• Strong understanding of regulations, screening requirements and industry best practices.
• Proficient in conducting KYC/EDD reviews and assessing risk profiles.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Professional Certification related to AML/CFT is a plus.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, and enjoy working in a dynamic fintech environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you game?

Razer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, better products, and a stronger culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace for every employee across all the countries we operate in. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under local laws. Where needed, we provide reasonable accommodations - including for disability or religious practices - to ensure every team member can perform and contribute at their best.

Are you game?