Compliance Officer (AML/CFT)

Key Responsibilities:Interpret regulations in collaboration with the AMLO and manage specific AML strategies. These strategies encompass, but are not limited to, those concerning PEPs, monitoring suspicious transactions, maintaining blacklists, conducting EDD, reviewing negative news, and performing CDD.Review and approve the escalation of high-risk accounts and PEP cases, ensuring that significant AML risks and concerns are escalated to the AMLO as necessary.Provide support to the AMLO in addressing regulatory-related requests, including ad hoc requests and inspections.Assist the AMLO in the auditing process and the preparation of regulatory reports, including the Institutional Risk Assessment Report and the Suspicious Transactions Report.Collaborate with the AMLO to identify and mitigate potential areas of AML risk and any existing gaps in compliance practices.Manage inquiries related to AML/CTF and Due Diligence Questionnaires from banking partners and business associates;Minimum Qualifications and Experience:Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in AML/CFT, financial crime prevention, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years in an AML/CFT compliance role. In-depth knowledge of AML/CFT regulations in Malaysia. Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin are advantageous. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and perform well under pressure to meet deadlines. Experience liaising with Malaysian regulators is preferred. Certification from ICA, ACAMS, or a similar institution is a plus.