Manager - FCC Transaction Monitoring & Investigation

Overview

This position is to support the establishment of an Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework for the Group (HLB, HLISB and its overseas operations) through effective implementation of initiatives to combat money laundering and terrorism financing activities.

Your key responsibilities in this role:

• To lead & guide Transaction Monitoring Analysts to complete review of customer transactions which are alerted. This involves analyzing alerts and investigating transactional activities to detect suspicion of financial crime (i.e. money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, sanctions breaches, etc).

• Build and apply knowledge of money laundering processes, sanctions(s) or laws/regulation(s) to case investigations.

• Ensure proper investigation of suspicious transactions related to possible money laundering / terrorism financing alerts.

• Ensure timely, efficient reporting of suspicious transactions report (STR) to FIED of Bank Negara Malaysia.

Who are we looking out for:

• A candidate with at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, PostGraduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Finance//Banking/Actuarial Science/Mathematics or equivalent.

• Minimum 1 year of working experience in a banking or financial institution with specialization in AML/CFT or transaction monitoring.

• Background in risk management / regulatory compliance will be added advantage.

• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.