Compliance Officer

Key Responsibilities
• Ensure the Company's compliance with the requirements of:
o Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA);
o Bank Negara Malaysia's AML/CFT/CPF Policy Documents applicable to Money Services Businesses;
o Money Services Business Act 2011 and related regulations;
o Other applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ongoing customer monitoring (ODD).
• Conduct sanctions, Politically Exposed Person (PEP), and adverse media screening.
• Monitor customer transactions and identify unusual or suspicious activities.
• Assist in the investigation and reporting of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other regulatory reports where required.
• Review customer risk assessments and ensure proper implementation of the Risk-Based Approach (RBA).
• Conduct compliance reviews and branch monitoring activities.
• Provide AML/CFT/CPF guidance and training to employees.
• Assist during Bank Negara Malaysia examinations, internal audits, and external audits.
• Maintain compliance records and prepare reports for Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend updates to policies and procedures.
• Update and review the different policies of the company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Banking, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Banking, Financial Services, or Money Services Business.
• Good knowledge of:
o Money Services Business Act 2011;
o AMLA 2001;
o Bank Negara Malaysia AML/CFT/CPF requirements;
o Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), sanctions and PEP screening, and Suspicious Transaction Reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Additional languages are an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications
• AML/CFT/CPF Module 01 to Module 04 is an added advantage.
• Professional certification in AML/CFT/CPF or Compliance (e.g., CAMS or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Experience in a licensed Money Services Business or financial institution is preferred.

Benefits
• Competitive salary.
• Annual leave and medical leave as per labour law.
• Training and professional development opportunities.