Senior Executive Financial Crime

Zurich Insurance Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a compliance officer to support their compliance risk assessments and provide guidance to operational teams. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and has experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and related fields. Strong communication skills and familiarity with screening databases are essential for success. This is a full-time position offering a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in AML, CFT, CPF, or Financial Crime Compliance within insurance sector.
• Professional certification is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with screening databases for compliance processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with insurance regulatory examinations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance risk assessments ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Provide advisory to operational teams on compliance matters.
• Manage AML-related projects and system enhancements.
• Design and deliver training programs on compliance.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by management.

Skills

Compliance risk assessments

Advisory and guidance

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT)

Sanctions-related compliance

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Professional certification from AICB or ACAMS

Tools

Screening databases (World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support compliance risk assessments, including annual Compliance Risk Assessment, National Risk Assessment, Sanction Risk Assessment and Institutional Risk Assessment, ensuring adherence to internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide advisory and guidance to operational teams particularly Underwriting, Servicing, and Claims & IT on Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF), and Sanctions‑related matters. Collaborate with different functions, driving completion of deliverables to meet compliance objectives.
• Manage AML‑related system enhancement or projects, ensuring delivery within defined scope, timelines, and quality standards.
• Design and deliver training programs and awareness initiatives to ensure compliance and enhance organizational knowledge.
• Undertake additional assignments as required by Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance or Head of Compliance or Chief Compliance Officer.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Preferred experience in Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF), Sanctions, or Financial Crime Compliance within insurance sector.
• Professional certification from AICB or ACAMS is highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with screening databases such as World‑Check, Dow Jones, and LexisNexis to support sanctions and financial crime compliance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively.
• Experience with insurance regulatory examinations is an advantage.

With the above in mind, we accept applications from everyone regardless of background, beliefs, or culture.

Location: MY – Kuala Lumpur
Schedule: Full Time
Recruiter: Jesayotgan Kaur