Short Role Summary:
Our client seeking an experienced AML Compliance Specialist to join their team, responsible for assisting and monitoring the implementation of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) compliance program for a BNM licensed e-money issuer. This role involves conducting AML compliance reviews, regulatory analysis, and providing support to the AML Compliance teams. The AML Compliance Specialist will be based in our office and reports directly to the Head of AML Compliance.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support the MLRO in BAU tasks, which including customer onboarding, periodic review, screening alert review, identify suspicious transactions;
- Investigate suspicious cases and prepare suspicious transaction reports to relevant intelligence unit, regulator or law enforcement agencies;
- Monitor changes in AML, CTF and sanctions regulations and assess the regulatory impact, adjusting policies and processes as needed to comply with new regulations;
- Ensure effective monitoring and testing to ensure compliance and data quality, including transaction monitoring and all necessary reporting processes to regulatory bodies and partners;
- Establish the compliance monitoring program and manage matters relating to internal and external disclosures;
- Provide general support to the AML Compliance team and handle ad-hoc assignments.
Job Requirements:
- At least 2-3 years of experience in AML-related operations, including AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions.
- Preferably in the e-money and digital payment sector.
- Relevant certification in AML and sanctions compliance;
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with attentiveness to details.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and time management skills.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Chinese.
