Transaction Monitoring (TM) Team Lead (Petaling Jaya)

KPMG in Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Malaysia is seeking a TM Team Lead to manage analysts and ensure compliance in financial crime investigations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and 3-4 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance. Exceptional analytical and communication skills are essential. Join us to help lead a team focused on integrity and results.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance and/or Risk Management.
• Management skills with a strategic and business perspective.
• Proficiency in English and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of TM analysts and validate analyses.
• Review completed TM alerts to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Monitor key risk areas and performance metrics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

AML/CFT/CPF certificate (by ICA or ACAMS)

Job description

Descriptions

Tasked with managing a team of TM analysts, the primary responsibilities include validating initial analyses, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and determining whether to close the cases as non-suspicious or raise them for further review.

Responsibilities

As part of Quality Control, TM Team Leads are expected to review samples of completed TM alerts closed by TM analysts to ensure that investigation methodologies and procedures align with established requirements and are appropriately documented.

• Exhibit a strong attention to detail when reviewing cases for accuracy and completeness. Apply sound judgment to determine whether a case should be escalated based on Money Laundering (ML), Terrorist Financing (TF), Proliferation Financing (PF) and sanctions red flags and risk factors.
• Monitor and report any exceptional trends to the project lead for further analysis and approval. Follow up until resolution is achieved.

Case Productivity Management

• Monitor key risk areas and performance metrics to ensure alerts are reviewed and closed within established timelines.
• Review and ensure the timely and accurate completion of ad-hoc, daily, weekly, and monthly management reports detailing statistics and key performance indicators related to TM alerts.
• Prepare status update reports to inform the project lead on case productivity and quality control outcomes.

Client and team Management

• Represent periodic management reports to the client.
• Participate and conduct calibration sessions to standardise knowledge across team.

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 3-4 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance and/or Risk Management.
• Management skills with a strategic and business perspective.
• 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 requirements.

Closing Date

Dec. 31, 2025

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

Candidate Eligibility: Must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.