Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Job Title: Transaction Monitoring AnalystLocation: Kuala LumpurEmployment Type: ContractorWork Time: 9am to 6pm, Tue to Sat.Job Summary:This role involves daily transaction monitoring, screening, and AML compliance tasks, including case escalation, regulatory research, and operational improvements. The ideal candidate has 1–8 years of AML/sanctions experience in fintech or financial services, with knowledge of money laundering schemes, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Hands-on experience in regulatory assessments, KYC/CDD processes, policy development, and alert investigations is a plus. Strong coordination skills and the ability to handle issuing-related tasks are essential.Responsibilities: ● Conduct daily transaction monitoring tasks to timely clear and escalate thetransactions in the case management system per pre-defined TM procedure● Conduct transaction screening tasks to timely clear and escalate the transactions inthe world check system per pre-defined screening procedure● Participate in various AML-related projects and initiatives to help drive operationalexcellence and overall efficiency● Understanding of AML regulatory regulations OR regulations from card schemes● Proactively stay up-to-date with AML-related news and regulatory developments,improve the knowledge base of AML and sanctions within the team and assist withthe development of in-house expertise● Complete other work related to transaction monitoring operations or assigned by theCompliance Operation Manager● Coordinate with issuing related initiatives● Actively handle issuing investigations in a timely manner● Perform a holistic review for post-monitoring alerts● Escalate issuing accidents in a timely manner with proper solving suggestionsWhat you bring: ● Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of relevant AML and sanctions experience infintech, financial services, litigation or regulatory environment● Familiarity with typical money laundering schemes, sanctions compliance, generalor risk-based compliance, risk management, and other financial crime compliance.● Having substantial hands-on experience in the following areas is a plus:International, regional and local regulatory knowledge/experience, AML and OFACrisk assessment● Process improvement initiatives (KYC, CDD, etc.)● Policy & procedure development (black/white list maintenance; STR writing/review,etc.)● Alert clearing and investigations - common AML typology analysis - vendor solutionsin KYC, transaction monitoring, case management or sanction compliance