Financial Crime Analyst
As a Financial Crime Analyst, you will support the operation of financial crime controls across APAC by conducting customer due diligence, reviewing transactions, monitoring suspicious activity, assisting with reporting, coordinating with the Director of Financial Crime and APAC MLROs, and contributing to regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct AML and financial crime investigations and prepare internal suspicious transaction reports for escalation.
- Review and support escalation of alerts relating to adverse media, PEPs, and sanctions screening.
- Perform ongoing customer monitoring, enhanced due diligence, and periodic customer reviews.
- Undertake transaction monitoring and investigations across fiat and crypto products.
- Support transaction testing, data validation, and enhancement of transaction monitoring systems, scenarios, and rules.
- Collaborate with APAC and Global Risk & Compliance teams on regulatory, AML/CFT, and operational compliance matters.
- Provide operational support to financial crime and compliance leadership on projects, regulatory requests, and ad hoc matters.
- Carry out other duties consistent with the nature and level of the role.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in AML/CFT, financial crime, or compliance operations with hands-on investigations, alert handling, and escalation experience.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
- Familiarity with cryptocurrency, digital assets, or blockchain-based products is desirable.
- Experience in a licensed financial institution or payments services provider is advantageous.
- Knowledge of APAC regulatory expectations, including Malaysia, Singapore, or Australia, is beneficial.
Benefits
- Generous leave plus Public Holidays
- Paid Charity Day
- Flexible working hours and remote working
- Company-provided equipment
- Annual training and development budget
- Extensive opportunity to grow your career at an innovative FinTech