Senior Sanctions Operations Leader - Build Compliance

CO-WISE (M) SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a FinCrime Operations Senior Lead - Sanctions. You will lead a team of 60 agents, coach and develop staff, and manage service delivery. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in operations, particularly in financial crime, with strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers flexible working and additional benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Paid annual holiday and sick leave

6 weeks paid sabbatical after 4 years

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience leading an Operations Team preferably within Financial Crime.
• Great communicator both verbal and written.
• Experience setting targets and holding your team accountable to them.

Responsibilities

• Lead 6 Team Leads and 60 Sanctions Agents.
• Coach, develop and performance manage the team.
• Manage service delivery ensuring timely responses to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Job description

A global financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a FinCrime Operations Senior Lead - Sanctions. You will lead a team of 60 agents, coach and develop staff, and manage service delivery. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in operations, particularly in financial crime, with strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers flexible working and additional benefits.