Senior Global AML & Financial Crimes Investigator

Bank of America; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking an experienced Anti-Money Laundering professional for a second line role in Global Financial Crimes Compliance. You will investigate complex financial crime cases escalated to the MLRO, assess suspicious activity, and prepare STRs for regulatory authorities in APAC.

You will work with business, operations, and regional stakeholders to strengthen the AML program. The role requires strong regulatory interpretation skills, risk management, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and/or Economic Sanctions.
• Ability to read and interpret regulatory guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound risk management and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel.
• Ability to work across a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end investigations of AML and financial crime cases escalated to the MLRO.
• Support MLRO in assessing suspicious activity and preparing STRs to the relevant authorities.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on financial crime risk matters and reporting obligations.
• Conduct post-investigation reviews and case closure assessments to identify root causes and trends.
• Recommend enhancements to AML controls and due-diligence processes.
• Track and report recurring themes and risk indicators to MLRO oversight.
• Support AML risk management activities, including CRA and enterprise risk assessments.
• Monitor emerging AML, sanctions, and financial crime risks and recommend mitigations.
• Assist in regulatory examinations and responses to inquiries.

Skills

AML experience

Regulatory guidance

Communication skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Copilot familiarity

Matrix organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

Copilot

Job description

Bank of America is seeking an experienced Anti-Money Laundering professional for a second line role in Global Financial Crimes Compliance. You will investigate complex financial crime cases escalated to the MLRO, assess suspicious activity, and prepare STRs for regulatory authorities in APAC.

You will work with business, operations, and regional stakeholders to strengthen the AML program. The role requires strong regulatory interpretation skills, risk management, and collaboration across