Manager - Financial Crime Compliance (Transaction Monitoring & Investigation)

OverviewThe Transaction Monitoring & Investigation Manager will be responsible for leading the team that develops, implements, and enhances the group's Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. This includes identifying, assessing, and mitigating money laundering and terrorism financing risks, ensuring the proper implementation of policies and procedures across the business units, and providing continuous training and awareness programs. The manager will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with regulators and enforcement agencies and reporting suspicious transactions to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). This role will be reporting to the Head of Financial Intelligence Unit.Key Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesFunctional (job responsibilities)Manage team resources and workflow: Manages resource allocation and productivity to ensure the team can handle the workload. Oversees the alert review process to meet service level agreements (SLAs). Also to contribute to the preparation of Management Information (MI) reports on transaction monitoring activities, trends, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Investigate suspicious transactions: Ensures proper investigation of suspicious transactions related to potential money laundering and terrorism financing alerts.Provide advisory and support: Guides the team in providing advisory support to Business Units on Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) matters.Risk management and project participation: Supports the identification of money laundering/terrorism financing gaps, executes plans to minimize risks, and participates in AML/CFT projects and the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process.Issue tracking and escalation: Tracks significant issues from various reviews and inspections, providing validation of issue closure. Proactively escalates significant issues, potential regulatory breaches, or suspicious findings to management.Jobholder RequirementMalaysian citizenEducation/QualificationBachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline.4 years and above of experience in a banking and financial institution with specialization in compliance or legal risk.Possessing a professional certification in Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) is a plus.ExperiencePossesses knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in banking.Demonstrates effective oral and written communication across all organizational levels.Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Shows commitment and a willingness to take on challenges.Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and Google Workspace.What’s next?Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for an interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.HLB Careers Link:https://hlb.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/HLBCareers/job/HLT-Hong-Leong-Tower/Asst-Manager---Compliance--Financial-Crime-Compliance-Transaction-Monitoring---Investigation-_JR0000021939-1For more job opportunities, please go to HLB Careers:https://hlb.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/HLBCareers/