Business AML Compliance Officer (Fintech)

Our client is a global renowned fintech company. In conjunction with their expansion, they are looking for a team lead to be based at their KL office.

This is a global role where the candidate is required to provide support to their international operation in different countries.

Job Description
1. Support the business to conduct AML risk analysis for new business or initiative
2. Lead the planning and establishment of AML capabilities including on-boarding system, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring capabilities for A+ business
3. Work closely with AML Compliance Officers (AMLOs) to understand the regulatory requirements, status of system capability in relevant entities, identify the gaps if any, and propose the requests for system building or enhancement to relevant teams
4. Collaborate with AML middle office and technology team to raise the system requests and to convert the business requests into product requests
5. Assist the Entity AMLOs with the AML operation and link up with the business in case of any escalation.

Job Requirements
1. Minimum 5 years of compliance/AML experience with a payment service provider, money service operator (MSO) consulting firm, or financial institution
2. Those who have engaged in AML advisory, and KYC/CDD are preferred
3. Have excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with the skills to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment
5. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities
6. CAMS or ICA qualified will be given the priority
7. Excellent command of both spoken and written English