Senior Specialist Transaction Monitoring

Senior Specialist Transaction Monitoring

Review AML transaction monitoring alerts (Level 1 processing) on a daily basis, perform end to end investigations within stipulated timelines.

Undertake comprehensive analysis using internal / external sources, provide recommendations with documentary evidence for alert closure or referral to Level 2.

Maintain complete record of information source for audit purpose.

Timely response to request for information (RFI) from stakeholders.

Provide assistance in ad-hoc projects and report generation tasks, as and when assigned by Team Lead. This position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Key Activities

Analyzing AML transaction monitoring / Client Screening alerts and investigating transactional activities within required timescales to detect suspicions of money laundering or terrorist financing activity.

Present facts gathered during the course of alert analysis process to local Compliance so they may determine whether the facts provided warrant STR filing in accordance with local regulations.

Produce both routine and ad-hoc reports for various internal stakeholders including the Management Board, Committees, Country / Regional Compliance Teams and / or Departments.

Complete trainings assigned within the stipulated deadline.

Any other tasks as assigned.

Education

University or local equivalent degree required.

Specialist Knowledge

Compliance experience in an international financial institution or service provider.

Knowledge of AML and Sanction regulations.

Good experience working with generated system alerts (preferably Actimize AML transaction monitoring system) / Client Name Screening tools.

Proven track record of working and communicating across borders and cultures.

Keen interest in transaction investigation, problem solving with a high attention to detail.

Strong team player with strong interpersonal and communicative skills.

Fluent verbal and written English required.

Skilled Microsoft tool user (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc).

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