Financial Crime Analyst – APAC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Malaysia.

📋 Description

• Execute investigations related to AML and financial crimes, crafting internal suspicious transaction reports (STRs) for escalation as per established internal protocols.

• Assess and facilitate the escalation of alerts associated with adverse media, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and sanctions screening.

• Conduct continuous customer monitoring tasks, which include enhanced due diligence (EDD) and regular customer assessments.

• Perform transaction monitoring and inquiries across both fiat and cryptocurrency products, pinpointing unusual or potentially suspicious activities.

• Assist in transaction testing, data validation, and the continuous improvement and optimization of transaction monitoring systems, scenarios, and rules.

• Work closely with colleagues in the APAC and Global Risk & Compliance teams to address regulatory, AML/CFT, and operational compliance issues.

• Offer operational assistance to the Director of Financial Crime, the APAC Head of Compliance, and APAC MLROs (including those in Singapore and Australia) on ongoing initiatives, regulatory inquiries, and miscellaneous matters.

• Perform other responsibilities as reasonably assigned, in line with the nature and level of the position.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in an AML/CFT, financial crime, or compliance operations role, with practical experience in investigations, alert management, and escalation procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, capable of documenting investigations clearly and precisely.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to independently manage competing priorities.

• Knowledge of cryptocurrency, digital assets, or blockchain-based products is a plus.

• Experience in a licensed financial institution or payments services provider is beneficial.

• Understanding of APAC regulatory requirements (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Australia) is advantageous but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous leave plus public holidays.

• Paid charity day.

• Flexible working hours and options for remote work.

• Equipment provided by the company.

• Annual budget for training and development.

• Significant opportunities for career advancement within an innovative FinTech environment.