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Role Description

A Senior Analyst I works with our clients (banks and non-bank financial institutions) to provide advice and counsel to help them fight financial crime and mitigate financial crime risks. The purpose of this role is to detect and investigate unusual financial activity by performing both quality control work related to the work of our Associate Analysts, and performing detailed monitoring of account activity and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies, operational policies, and/or reviewing client files to perform Know Your Customer (KYC) Procedures.

• Identify data anomalies and red flags for money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and escalate for second-level review.
• Verify the identity of clients to understand the nature and purpose of their relationship with the financial institution to perform Know Your Customer (KYC) Procedures, escalating where appropriate for second-level review.
• Ability to perform quality control work as needed.
• Assist with advanced tasks including communication with clients, analysing production data and creating client-specific aids and training.
• Independently assist the analyst with workflow items and administrative tasks as they arise.
• Submit written work product for review by AMLRS and client-led quality control teams, make the requested adjustments as necessary, and apply the feedback going forward.
• Adhere to all designated timeframes and procedures to ensure on-time and accurate completion of work.
• Work and contribute in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Adhere to and comply with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to Anti-Money Laundering, as well as adhering to company policies and procedures and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2-3 years of relevant AML/BSA experience.
• Strong Mandarin oral communication skills and ability to produce narrative and written summaries clearly synthesising recommendations and conclusions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint & Microsoft Word, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, establishing cooperative and collaborative working relationships.

Requirements

• Mandarin language fluency (written & verbal).
• Native of Malaysia or should have valid employment work visa to work in Malaysia (KL).
• Professional Certification.
• Strong knowledge of the banking industry and related regulations and laws.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit, highly collaborative, able to express ideas readily, manage change fluidly, and able to influence and identify opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

This is a remote working position. AML RightSource is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.