Transaction Monitoring (TM) Analyst (Petaling Jaya)

KPMG in Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Malaysia is seeking a candidate to conduct independent investigations related to financial crimes. The role requires at least 1-2 years of experience in financial crime compliance and/or risk management, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail, ensuring effective monitoring of suspicious activities and contributing to process improvements. This is an on-site role, requiring residency in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Any certificate of AML/CFT/CPF (by ICA or ACAMS) would be an added advantage.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance and/or Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent investigations and assessments of regenerated TM alerts.
• Ensure timely identification and monitoring of suspicious activities.
• Escalate suspicious activities to the client’s compliance team.
• Gather documentary evidence for suspicious transactions.
• Maintain knowledge of ML/TF/PF issues and regulations.
• Provide input to enhance TM processes and contribute to projects.

Skills

Language proficiency in English

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Descriptions

• Conduct first level of review of the regenerated cases in TM System.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent investigations and assessments of regenerated TM alerts on a daily basis to identify potential risks related to Money Laundering (ML), Terrorist Financing (TF), Proliferation Financing (PF) and sanctions.
• Ensure the timely and effective identification and monitoring of suspicious activities and transactions in adherence to established procedures.
• Escalate suspicious activities and transactions to the client’s compliance team for further investigation or regulatory reporting.
• Gather documentary evidence for suspicious transactions through internal and external system and attachments, thereafter, ensure thorough documentation and record-keeping of suspicious activity reports submitted to the TM Team Lead.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ML/TF/PF issues, including relevant policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practices, emerging criminal typologies, and evolving trends.
• Provide input and recommendations to enhance TM processes and contribute to ad-hoc projects, training sessions and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Any certificate of AML/CFT/CPF (by ICA or ACAMS) would be an added advantage.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance and/or Risk Management.
• Language proficiency in English, good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills coupled with excellent attention to detail.
• On site and on client's premise, depending on requirement.

Closing Date

Dec. 31, 2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.