Compliance Analyst

Company background :   TranSwap is an award-winning fintech provider that offers innovative cross-border payment and foreign exchange solutions for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a mission to simplify international payments, TranSwap enables companies to send and receive money globally with competitive exchange rates, lower fees, and faster processing times compared to traditional banks. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to work in a fast-paced, high-impact fintech environment with exposure across multiple jurisdictions to support our organization centrally. This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Roles and Responsibilities We are seeking a highly skilled Compliance Analyst with a strong background in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Transaction Monitoring. In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding TranSwap’s operations by conducting end-to-end transaction reviews, driving compliance initiatives, and ensuring adherence to local and international regulatory standards. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to work in a fast-paced, high-impact fintech environment with exposure across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities : -Lead and conduct transaction monitoring reviews to identify and escalate suspicious activities in line with internal policies and regulatory obligations. -Perform end-to-end investigations of unusual or suspicious transactions and prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs / SARs) for submission to the relevant authorities (e.g., MAS, HKMA, OJK, FCA). -Conduct periodic reviews of AML / CFT transaction monitoring rules and scenario settings to enhance detection effectiveness. -Collaborate with KYC teams to ensure robust customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) practices. -Identify and assess emerging financial crime risks related to products, services, jurisdictions, and customers. -Support regulatory audits, inspections, and internal compliance testing activities. -Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global AML / CFT regulatory developments and industry best practices. -Assist in the development and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and training materials. -Support organization-wide projects aimed at streamlining operations, driving digital transformation, and centralizing systems through compliance technology, automation, and process enhancements -Investigating and following up on up on alerts generated by transaction monitoring system, which is flagged potentially as suspicious transactions. -Analysing transaction details, gathering additional information, and determining whether the activity requires further investigation.  -Conduct Name screenings against sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEPs) lists, and other watchlists.  -Collaborating with other teams within the organization to address and resolve issues related to suspicious transactions.  Key Attributes : -Detail-oriented with high ethical standards and professional integrity. -Proactive, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. -Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. -Passionate about compliance, financial crime prevention, and fintech innovation TranSwap is an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion in TranSwap means that we respect and value everyone as individuals. We don’t tolerate bias, judgement or harassment. Our focus is on developing employees so that they reach their full potential.  If you are ready for this exciting new role and challenge, please apply here.  [Apply now at https : / / my.hiredly.com / jobs / jobs-malaysia-transwap-malaysia-sdn-bhd-job-compliance-analyst]

Qualifications and Experience : -Minimum 3 years of practical experience in AML / CFT compliance and transaction monitoring within the fintech, payments, or financial services sector. -Strong knowledge of MAS Notice 626, FATF Recommendations, HKMA AML Guidelines, OJK Regulations, and FCA Handbook (SYSC, AML) – preferred. -Proven experience in STR / SAR filing, sanctions screening, and investigative research using advanced monitoring tools. -Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems such as Actimize, Sumsub, SAS, or similar platforms. -Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. -Excellent report writing and communication abilities. -Certification in AML / CFT such as CAMS, ICA Diploma in AML, or equivalent is strongly preferred.