Financial Crime Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Conduct investigations related to AML and financial crime, preparing internal suspicious transaction reports (STRs) for escalation in accordance with established internal protocols.

• Review and facilitate the escalation of alerts pertaining to adverse media, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and sanctions screening.

• Execute ongoing customer monitoring activities, which include enhanced due diligence (EDD) and regular customer reviews.

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

• Assist with 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.

• Provide operational assistance to the Director of Financial Crime, APAC Head of Compliance, and APAC MLROs (including those in Singapore and Australia) on ongoing projects, regulatory inquiries, and ad hoc tasks.

• Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned, in line with the nature and level of the role.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the capability to document investigations in a clear and precise manner.

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

• Familiarity with cryptocurrency, digital assets, or blockchain-based products is preferred.

• Experience within a licensed financial institution or payments services provider is a plus.

• Understanding of APAC regulatory expectations (such as those in Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia) is advantageous but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous leave + Public Holidays.

• Paid Charity Day.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Company-provided equipment.

• Annual training and development budget.

• Extensive opportunities for career growth within an innovative FinTech environment.