Kerja Sepenuh Masa Compliance Officer, Gaji tinggi MYR 7,000 di Ridik Pte. Ltd. Federal Territory - Maukerja

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and risk-aware Compliance Officer with hands-on experience in Sanctions Screening and Name Screening within the FinTech industry. The ideal candidate will support financial crime compliance initiatives by conducting screening reviews, investigating alerts, ensuring regulatory adherence, and contributing to the enhancement of AML/CFT controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sanctions and name screening reviews on customers, transactions, counterparties, and merchants in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Investigate and disposition screening alerts, including potential matches related to sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and watchlists.
• Conduct alert analysis and escalation of true matches or suspicious findings to Compliance Management/MLRO where required.
• Support customer due diligence (CDD/KYC) reviews related to onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory requirements, including local regulations and global standards (OFAC, UN, EU, HMT, etc.).
• Perform name screening tuning and quality reviews, identifying false positives and supporting optimization initiatives.
• Assist in drafting, updating, and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and controls related to sanctions and screening.
• Support regulatory reporting, audit requests, internal reviews, and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Risk, Product, and Fraud teams to manage compliance risks.
• Monitor emerging regulatory changes and industry developments impacting sanctions compliance and financial crime controls.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure investigations are completed within agreed SLA/KPI timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in Sanctions Screening and Name Screening, preferably within FinTech, Digital Banking, Payments, or Financial Services.
• Hands-on experience investigating sanctions/name screening alerts and dispositioning potential matches.
• Good understanding of AML/CFT, sanctions compliance, KYC/CDD, and financial crime risk frameworks.
• Familiarity with global sanctions regimes such as OFAC, UN, EU, HMT, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with screening tools such as World-Check, Fircosoft, LexisNexis, Dow Jones, Actimize, or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage high volumes of alerts in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant certifications such as ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent would be an added advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to transaction monitoring, fraud risk, or enhanced due diligence (EDD).
• Experience in screening tuning, QA/QC, or control testing is a plus.
• Knowledge of fintech products including payments, e-wallets, remittance, or digital assets is advantageous.
• Proficiency in case management and compliance systems.

Key Competencies

• Financial Crime Compliance
• Sanctions & Watchlist Screening
• Name Screening Investigation
• Risk Assessment & Escalation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Alert Review & Case Management
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Collaboration

Pay: From RM7,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person