Financial Crime Analyst with Mandarin - Remote, Kuala Lumpur

Are you an experienced individual with an eye for detail? Do you have a passion for detecting and preventing financial crime? If this sounds like you, we at AML RightSource, have an exciting opportunity! We are currently seeking an AML Analyst to work directly with our clients (banks and non-bank financial institutions) to help them mitigate financial crime risks. This role involves detecting and investigating unusual financial activity, performing quality control work, and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support for Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Customer operations in the field of projects implemented for financial sector institutions

• Seek out and critically analyse information, prepare documentation, and ensure compliance with both internal and external laws and regulations 

• Reviewing and investigating suspicious activity reports 

• Perform periodic customer reviews, as well as selected Customer Due Diligence (CDD)/Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) procedures

• Create and verify KYC profiles and AML files 

• Analyse and monitor transactions, verify transaction alerts, and more 

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree  

• 1+ year AML Investigator experience 

• Knowledge of BSA/AML with ability to apply and explain the regulatory concepts required

• ACAMS Certification or equivalent is a plus

• Analytical skills 

• English & Mandarin proficiency at B2 level or higher

• Communication and interpersonal skills to work in a team and the ease of networking

• Open to working on a variety of regional and international projects 

• Constantly thinking of develop, learning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an institution with a financial or consulting profile (preferably in a department related to AML, KYC and/or Compliance) 

• Knowledge of AML-related processes, including KYC/CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring or sanctions 

• Willingness to develop in anti-financial crime, BSA, transaction monitoring, client onboarding (KYC), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and risk & compliance management 

• Knowledge of banking products 

• Knowledge of other foreign languages in addition to English 

What We Offer:

• Full-time employment under a contract of employment   

• Participation in development projects carried out for international clients worldwide 

• Gaining a variety of experience around AML / KYC and access to an internal training platform 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development  

• Friendly work atmosphere in a cooperation-driven team; Convenient office locations 

Our Work Culture: 

• A vibrant workspace encompassing a blend of cultures, an accepting atmosphere that values a wide array of perspectives in decision-making 

• A positive, get-things-done workplace 

• A proactive, accomplishment-focused work culture within a global entity adapting swiftly to industry advancements