Vice President, AML & KYC Operations-Bangsar South

Lazada; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce platform is seeking a Vice President for AML and KYC Operations to oversee compliance processes, manage a skilled team, and enhance operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years’ experience in compliance or risk operations within finance-related fields, particularly e-Payment or banking. Strong knowledge of AML controls and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers dynamic challenges and opportunities for impactful contributions in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of compliance/risk operation experience in e-Payment, FinTech, e-commerce, or banking.
• Expertise in Anti-Money Laundering controls and customer verification processes.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage AML control processes and the operation team effectively.
• Respond to BAU issues on AML control processes.
• Support AML project developments and operation efficiencies.

Skills

Compliance/risk operation experience

Anti-Money Laundering controls

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Vice President, AML & KYC Operations-Bangsar South

Reporting to the Head of AML and KYC Operations, you will:

• Support the setup and maintenance of AML control process, covering the operations on identity verification, customer screening & rating, enhance due diligence, transaction monitoring, etc.
• Responsible to manage Operation Team to ensure timeline & quality in the most efficient manner. Support to review the sufficiency of resource, and engage with vendor management process.
• Promptly respond BAU issues on AML control process. Able to coordinate with Product/Tech, Customer Care, and Compliance Team.
• Proactively support any relevant actions on AML project developments / feature enhancements to keep pace with business growth, compliance risk mitigation exercise, and operation efficiency.
• Look across the control practice in various domains to standardize process/procedure across region.
• Support necessary actions on AML regulation update, AML regulatory reporting, and Risk Governance exercises; for instance, outsource, BCP, internal risk assessments, etc.
• Assist to maintain any relevant AML related procedure/manual adhering to AML & Sanctions policies and guidance issued by AML compliance.
• Responsible to regularly review & monitor all key relevant key data throughout the effective MI dashboards, and promptly action on the issues.
• Report to Head of AML and KYC operations, and AML Compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 5 years of compliance/risk operation experience (intermediate level or above) in e-Payment, FinTech, e-commerce, or banking industry.
• Practical experience in risk controls & governance process.
• Have strong knowledge on Anti-Money Laundering controls, Customer Identification & Verification.
• Database/IT background, understand system architecture and capable to query data is preferred.
• Experience in managing & driving operation projects.
• Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking, planning and analysis with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to strategically coordinate with internal & external stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Able to travel occasionally depending on the needs of the organisation.

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