Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Team

Compliance

Location

Malaysia

Type

Full-Time

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We are a MAS licensed startup that has been in business for the past 5 years. We have recently been recognized as the PayTech of the Year at 2024 Asia FinTech Awards. With a profitable MVP, we are now focused on scaling our business model globally.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Transaction Monitoring Analyst to join our compliance team. In this role, you'll play a key part in safeguarding the integrity of our FIAT and crypto transactions by identifying suspicious activities and ensuring adherence to AML/CFT regulations across multiple jurisdictions. If you have a strong compliance background, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about risk mitigation in the financial and digital asset space, we would like to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

  • Conduct in-depth investigations of flagged alerts from the transaction monitoring system across both FIAT and crypto (on-chain and off-chain) deposits and withdrawals to mitigate risk exposure.
  • Ensure all monitoring and reporting activities comply with applicable AML/CFT regulations, including MAS, BNM, SC guidelines, or other equivalent regulatory frameworks.
  • Prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for submission to the MLRO in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Identify patterns and trends in transaction activities to detect emerging risks and recommend appropriate mitigating measures.
  • Support ad-hoc transaction monitoring projects and initiatives as required.

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Law, Accounting & Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance roles within financial institutions, fintech, or payments industries.
  • Strong knowledge of AML/CFT guidelines issued by BNM and SC. 
  • Familiarity with Singapore’s Payment Services Act (PSA) and regulations governing fintech and digital asset sectors is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex information effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • High ethical standards, self-motivated, quick to learn, and able to work independently.
  • Proficiency in both English and Mandarin as you will need to work closely with Chinese vendors.
  • The role is based fully onsite, requiring your presence in the office.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits packages

  • Regional exposure and career growth opportunities

  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative digital payments

  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and involvement

  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals

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