- Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Malaysia
Working Location
Job Description
Responsibilities
Job Scope
Support the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team in the timely review, investigation and clearance of financial crime alerts. The role is primarily responsible for assessing screening and monitoring alerts, documenting review outcomes, escalating potential matches or suspicious activities, and ensuring assigned alerts are completed accurately within established procedures and timelines.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
· Review, assess and clear assigned name-screening, transaction-monitoring and other financial crime alerts within the stipulated timelines.
· Review customer information, screening results, transaction details and supporting documents to determine the appropriate alert outcome.
· Document the review performed, rationale and outcome accurately in the relevant system or tracker.
· Escalate potential matches, suspicious activities, higher-risk cases or incomplete information to the FCC Manager for further review.
· Perform follow-up reviews and obtain additional information from relevant business units where required to complete alert assessment.
· Maintain accurate records and trackers for alerts reviewed, cleared, escalated and outstanding.
· Support periodic screening, increased FCC-related volumes and other BAU FCC activities as assigned.
· Comply with applicable FCC policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements and quality standards.
· Carry out any other FCC-related assignments as directed by the FCC Manager or Head of FCC.
Job Specification
Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
Experience
· Prior experience in alert clearance, AML operations, customer due diligence, screening, transaction monitoring or financial services operations is preferred.
· Fresh graduates with relevant knowledge or internship experience may also be considered.
Knowledge & Skills
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
· Basic understanding of AML/CFT, sanctions, customer due diligence and financial crime risk indicators.
· Ability to manage assigned alert volumes and meet timelines and quality requirements.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
· High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional conduct.
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