172 Anti Money Laundering jobs in Malaysia

Job Description

Conduct transaction monitoring: Review financial transactions, account activities, and other relevant information to identify potential suspicious activities. This may involve analyzing data, conducting interviews, and liaising with law enforcement agencies, if necessary. Ensure compliance with regulations: Stay up-to-date with regulations related to anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and fraud prevention, and ensure that financial transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations. Investigate suspicious activities: Conduct thorough investigations of suspicious transactions, liaising with other teams such as fraud prevention, compliance, and legal as needed. Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) to the relevant authorities as required by local regulations. Analyze and report trends: Track and analyze financial transaction data to identify patterns and provide insights that can be used to improve transaction monitoring and detection measures. Prepare and present reports on transaction monitoring activities, including recommendations for improving detection measures. Maintain records and documentation: Document all transaction monitoring activities, maintain records, and prepare reports as required by local regulatory reporting requirements. Work closely with other teams: Collaborate with other teams, such as Compliance, Legal, and Operations to ensure that all processes and procedures related to transaction monitoring and detection are up-to-date, efficient, and effective.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. 2 -5 years’ experience in Compliance Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing screening or relevant Banking / Finance industry. Relevant work experience in transaction monitoring, risk management, or regulatory reporting. Knowledge of AML, CTF, and fraud prevention techniques, data analysis, and experience working with law enforcement agencies. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines. Familiarity with local regulations related to AML, CTF, and fraud prevention, including experience in preparing and submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR).

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About the team:

The AML & Fraud Operation team sits in the Group Operations function.

It is responsible for ensuring that the bank complies with all relevant anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions and other regulations. The team works on various projects to enhance the bank's compliance framework and strengthen fraud detection & prevention, leveraging the latest technology and data analytics to identify and mitigate risks.

Job Overview/About the job role:

The Head of AML & Fraud Operations is responsible for overseeing the first line of defense in AML and Fraud Operations, ensuring effective and timely execution of client due diligence, transaction monitoring, alert handling, sanction screening and fraud investigations.

This role leads a team of professionals in Singapore and oversees a shared services centre in ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

This leader will lead the development and implementation of the bank's AML and Fraud program. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Act as the primary liaison for Operations with second line Compliance team & Risk Management on AML/Sanctions-related matters and Fraud-related matters respectively
• Collaborate with Technology, Risk, and Business teams to enhance AML/Sanctions-related and Fraud-related system capabilities and controls
• Drive operational strategy and continuous improvement initiatives across Fraud and AML/Sanctions-related controls and processes.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and development to maintain high performing team with strong AML & Fraud domain expertise
• Develop and implement the bank's AML and Fraud program.
• Develop and implement operational controls and procedures to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with AML and Fraud policies.
• Lead a team of compliance professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Manage the review and disposition of alerts related to transaction monitoring, name screening, payment and fraud screening detection.
• Ensure timeline escalation of potential suspicious activity to Compliance for further review or SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) / STR (Suspicious Transaction Report) filing as necessary
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Report on the effectiveness of the AML and sanctions compliance program to senior management.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field. AML/Compliance certifications preferred.
• Minimum 15 years experience in AML, Sanctions or Financial Crime, with at least 5 years in leadership role in operations
• Excellent risk and control mindset with operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.

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Overview

The AML Analyst is responsible for analyzing potentially fraudulent transactions. You will monitor assigned profiles and review underlying data to assess and recommend as necessary.

Qualifications

• Job Requirements:
• Language Requirement: Proficiency in English in terms of verbal, written, and comprehension.
• Education Level: Diploma and above in any field of study.
• Experience: At least 1 year of working experience in Financial, Banking, or similar industry.
• Knowledge/Experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Client (KYC), or Due Diligence.

Responsibilities

• Daily analysis of potentially fraudulent transactions and support the service delivery of AML processes.
• Transaction monitoring of assigned profiles to assess potential suspicious activity on the account, such as money laundering.
• Review and analyze underlying data gathered on red flags to assess whether the alert should be recommended for escalation or closed with no further action.
• Conduct case investigations following process flow with alert investigations, including in-depth information gathering and analysis.
• Perform KYC checks in accordance with in-house policies, guidelines, and rules.
• Case investigation, information, and facts gathering.

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About the team: The AML & Fraud Operation team sits in the Group Operations function. It is responsible for ensuring that the bank complies with all relevant anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions and other regulations. The team works on various projects to enhance the bank's compliance framework and strengthen fraud detection & prevention, leveraging the latest technology and data analytics to identify and mitigate risks. Job Overview/About the job role: The Head of AML & Fraud Operations is responsible for overseeing the first line of defense in AML and Fraud Operations, ensuring effective and timely execution of client due diligence, transaction monitoring, alert handling, sanction screening and fraud investigations. This role leads a team of professionals in Singapore and oversees a shared services centre in ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory expectations and industry best practices. This leader will lead the development and implementation of the bank's AML and Fraud program. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements. Responsibilities and Duties: Act as the primary liaison for Operations with second line Compliance team & Risk Management on AML/Sanctions-related matters and Fraud-related matters respectively Collaborate with Technology, Risk, and Business teams to enhance AML/Sanctions-related and Fraud-related system capabilities and controls Drive operational strategy and continuous improvement initiatives across Fraud and AML/Sanctions-related controls and processes. Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and development to maintain high performing team with strong AML & Fraud domain expertise Develop and implement the bank's AML and Fraud program. Develop and implement operational controls and procedures to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with AML and Fraud policies. Lead a team of compliance professionals, providing guidance and support. Manage the review and disposition of alerts related to transaction monitoring, name screening, payment and fraud screening detection. Ensure timeline escalation of potential suspicious activity to Compliance for further review or SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) / STR (Suspicious Transaction Report) filing as necessary Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance. Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and industry best practices. Report on the effectiveness of the AML and sanctions compliance program to senior management. Qualifications/Skills: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field. AML/Compliance certifications preferred. Minimum 15 years experience in AML, Sanctions or Financial Crime, with at least 5 years in leadership role in operations Excellent risk and control mindset with operational excellence. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.

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Overview

The AML Analyst is responsible for analyzing potentially fraudulent transactions. You will monitor assigned profiles and review underlying data to assess and recommend as necessary. Qualifications

Job Requirements: Language Requirement: Proficiency in

English

in terms of verbal, written, and comprehension. Education Level:

Diploma and above

in any field of study. Experience: At least

1 year

of working experience in Financial, Banking, or similar industry. Knowledge/Experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Client (KYC), or Due Diligence. Responsibilities

Daily analysis of potentially fraudulent transactions and support the service delivery of AML processes. Transaction monitoring of assigned profiles to assess potential suspicious activity on the account, such as money laundering. Review and analyze underlying data gathered on red flags to assess whether the alert should be recommended for escalation or closed with no further action. Conduct case investigations following process flow with alert investigations, including in-depth information gathering and analysis. Perform KYC checks in accordance with in-house policies, guidelines, and rules. Case investigation, information, and facts gathering.

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Join ETO Markets – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

At ETO Markets, we’re more than just a brokerage — we’re a global leader in CFDs, Forex, Crypto, and Stock trading. Driven by cutting-edge technology, competitive trading conditions, and a commitment to excellence, we empower traders at every level to succeed in dynamic markets.

We’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-orientedRisk Management professional to join our fast-paced, collaborative team. If you're passionate about markets, thrive in a client-focused environment, and are ready to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking financial services provider.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and address all risk-related matters across securities, futures, and OTC products.
• Develop, review, and update internal risk policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Monitor daily margin requirements and manage excess limits; prepare and issue margin calls and enforcement notices to clients.
• Design and enhance risk models to improve the accuracy and efficiency of risk assessment across various financial products.
• Conduct portfolio analysis and stress testing in collaboration with senior management.
• Monitor portfolios for market and issuer-related risk events to detect emerging collateral risks at an early stage.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including senior management, dealing, finance, and compliance teams, to address risk issues and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices to proactively strengthen the firm’s risk management framework.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Investment, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience inrisk management, finance, or investment-related fields .
• Prior experience in risk reviews or risk-based audits is essential.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, CFDs, Forex, or cryptocurrency trading.
• Familiarity with MT4, MT5, cTrader, or other trading platforms (preferred).
• Knowledge or experience in equity or futures trading is preferred.
• Familiarity with trading platforms is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English (spoken and written) to support Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including market open/close times.

Why Join Us?

Work with top professionals in the financial industry.

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

Contribute to impactful projects that shape the finance sector.

Unlock growth opportunities and advance your career.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply now and become a key part of ETO Markets' success!

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Join ETO Markets – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity At ETO Markets, we’re more than just a brokerage — we’re a global leader in CFDs, Forex, Crypto, and Stock trading. Driven by cutting-edge technology, competitive trading conditions, and a commitment to excellence, we empower traders at every level to succeed in dynamic markets. We’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented Risk Management professional to join our fast-paced, collaborative team. If you're passionate about markets, thrive in a client-focused environment, and are ready to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking financial services provider. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and address all risk-related matters across securities, futures, and OTC products. Develop, review, and update internal risk policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards. Monitor daily margin requirements and manage excess limits; prepare and issue margin calls and enforcement notices to clients. Design and enhance risk models to improve the accuracy and efficiency of risk assessment across various financial products. Conduct portfolio analysis and stress testing in collaboration with senior management. Monitor portfolios for market and issuer-related risk events to detect emerging collateral risks at an early stage. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including senior management, dealing, finance, and compliance teams, to address risk issues and implement effective mitigation strategies. Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices to proactively strengthen the firm’s risk management framework. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Investment, Business, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in risk management, finance, or investment-related fields . Prior experience in risk reviews or risk-based audits is essential. Strong knowledge of financial markets, CFDs, Forex, or cryptocurrency trading. Familiarity with MT4, MT5, cTrader, or other trading platforms (preferred). Knowledge or experience in equity or futures trading is preferred. Familiarity with trading platforms is an added advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, for data analysis and reporting. Fluency in Mandarin and English (spoken and written) to support Mandarin-speaking clients. Willingness to work flexible hours, including market open/close times. Why Join Us? Work with top professionals in the financial industry. Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. Contribute to impactful projects that shape the finance sector. Unlock growth opportunities and advance your career. Ready to elevate your career? Apply now and become a key part of ETO Markets' success! Seniority level

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• To review the adequacy and effectiveness of rating system processes, the oversight structure and control procedures to ensure the applicability and proper application of the quantitative methods in practice. The review covers model design / rating systems documentation, data quality, governance and control as well as internal use of rating (Qualitative Validation).
• To review model developmental evidence, outcome analysis and back-testing using the data gained during practical operations of the model while comparison or benchmark data can be included as a supplement (Quantitative Validation).
• To independently validate prior to implementation and adoption of the new / re-calibrated models for quality assurance.
• Supervise and perform tracking, monitoring and reporting progress on Outstanding Issues by relevant parties such as risk modeling, credit risk, business units, etc. pertaining to all validated models.
• Continuous enhancement of model validation methodologies or techniques.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• To review the adequacy and effectiveness of rating system processes, the oversight structure and control procedures to ensure the applicability and proper application of the quantitative methods in practice. The review covers model design / rating systems documentation, data quality, governance and control as well as internal use of rating (Qualitative Validation).
• To review model developmental evidence, outcome analysis and back-testing using the data gained during practical operations of the model while comparison or benchmark data can be included as a supplement (Quantitative Validation).
• To independently validate prior to implementation and adoption of the new / re-calibrated models for quality assurance.
• Supervise and perform tracking, monitoring and reporting progress on Outstanding Issues by relevant parties such as risk modeling, credit risk, business units, etc. pertaining to all validated models.
• Continuous enhancement of model validation methodologies or techniques.
  
  

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• Bachelor Degree - University degree or equivalent in the field of Statistics, Actuarial Science, Quantitative Finance or Accounting and Finance is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of credit experience in risk management or model development or model validation.
• Preferably with experiences in risk management.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good statistical modeling skills.
• Good communications and writing skills.
• Programming skills in SAS would be an added advantage.

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The Head of Risk Management is responsible for leading PayNet’s enterprise risk strategy, with a dual focus on internal risk exposure and risks arising from the broader financial ecosystem. This includes managing threats introduced by participants, vendors, shared infrastructure dependencies, and emerging systemic risks that may impact PayNet’s operations, reputation, or service and system availability.

Responsibilities

Strategic Risk Leadership

• Lead the Risk Management Division, formulating and executing a comprehensive risk strategy that encompasses both internal enterprise risks and external ecosystem risks.
• Identify and assess emerging risks that may impact PayNet's strategic direction or long-term sustainability.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership and the Board on emerging risk trends, systemic vulnerabilities, risk appetite & tolerance capacities, and risk resilience & mitigation priorities.

Enterprise and Operational Risk Management

• Oversee the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of internal risks across business lines, systems, infrastructure, and key processes.
• Establish and maintain risk management systems and tools, including Governance, Risk & Compliance systems, risk & control registers, scenario models, and key risk indicators that reflect both internal controls and ecosystem dependencies.
• Drive root-cause analysis of risk events and implement lessons learned to prevent recurrence and strengthen controls.

Business Continuity and Crisis Management

• Lead PayNet’s enterprise efforts in business continuity management (BCM), crisis preparedness, and recovery planning, including key considerations on sector-wide dependencies and real-time payment operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Technology and Cyber Security teams to anticipate and evaluate emerging threats—including cyber disruptions, coordinated fraud attacks, technology failures, and reputational shocks—and design appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal compliance, technology, product, and operational teams to ensure risk frameworks are robust and forward-looking.

Ecosystem and Interconnected Risk Oversight

• Identify and monitor risks introduced by PayNet’s ecosystem—banks, e-wallets, merchant acquirers, third-party processors, etc. — whose risk could potentially directly or indirectly impact the reputation and resilience of PayNet’s services.
• Develop frameworks to assess the risk profiles of participants and 3rd party providers, including incident spillover, concentration risks, and interdependencies.
• Engage proactively with ecosystem stakeholders to strengthen shared resilience, service continuity, and coordinated risk responses.

Risk Culture and Capability Building

• Champion a risk-conscious culture across the organization, embedding accountability and ownership at all levels.
• Build and mentor a high-performing risk team, equipping them with tools and methodologies to support advanced risk analytics, monitoring, and reporting.
• Promote continuous improvement in risk processes through automation, data-driven insights, and strategic alignment with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in risk management, with significant experience in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale risk management initiatives and manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Regulatory compliance
• Team leadership
• Strategic planning

Hiring organization

Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) 200801035403 (836743-D) is Malaysia's premier payments network and central infrastructure for financial markets.

We innovate, build and operate world-class payment systems and financial market infrastructures that safely, reliably and efficiently enable the functioning and development of Malaysia's financial system as well as the economy as a whole.

Bank Negara Malaysia is PayNet's single largest shareholder, with eleven Malaysian financial institutions as joint shareholders

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