Team Lead, AML Operations
About the Opportunity:
The ideal candidate for this position should have previous leadership experience in AML transaction monitoring and investigations within the financial services, FinTech, or cryptocurrency sectors. As part of the role, you will lead and establish the Transaction Monitoring & AML Investigations team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This will involve recruiting team members and implementing processes, policies, and guidelines.
In this fast-paced and collaborative environment, you should be able to adapt quickly and be comfortable in a process-driven setting. Strong prioritization skills are a must, along with a strong work ethic. Your main focus will be on achieving results, supporting product growth and adoption, and building AML strategies and culture.
What You'll be Doing:
- Strategize and develop our AML Operations team, ensuring continuous improvement and effectiveness. Manage daily operations, including capacity requirements and escalations.
- Lead a team of skilled AML investigators to conduct daily reviews and prioritize alerts using real-time blockchain analytics monitoring, manual review, and referrals.
- Review potential matches against regulatory watchlists and perform additional research to confirm the validity of matches. Report potentially suspicious activity to management.
- Conduct research using internal and external sources to identify potentially suspicious activity and handle adverse news.
- Create and maintain AML investigation procedures and processes.
- Regularly assess potential AML risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Develop and deliver AML training programs for employees.
- Collaborate closely with other teams such as Compliance, Legal, and Risk to align AML activities with the overall compliance strategy.
- Keep up to date with AML-related regulatory changes and industry best practices.
What We Look For in You:
- Over 3 years of experience in transaction monitoring and AML, with a proven track record of strategy, analytics, and operational execution.
- Over 2 years of people management or leadership experience.
- Excellent knowledge of AML/CFT/Sanctions regulations and industry best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing efficient TM&AML strategies.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with various business functions, emphasizing key business partners and senior management.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, with a proactive "can-do" attitude.
- Strong coaching and leadership abilities, committed to supporting team growth.
- Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills, capable of meeting deadlines.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Nice to Haves:
- Strong interest or expertise in the blockchain and cryptocurrency landscape, and understanding of how speculators, traders, exchanges, money services businesses, and regulators operate.
- Experience in disruptive technologies, particularly launching products within FinTech, eCommerce, SaaS, AdTech, or Digital Wallet businesses.
- Previous experience in a multinational or matrix environment.
- Familiarity with commonly used transaction monitoring and reporting tools, such as Solidus Labs, Chainalysis, or Notabene.
- Relevant industry certifications, such as CAMS.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive compensation package (Basic Salary + Shift Allowance + Annual Increment).
- Meal allowance up to RM 500 per month.
- Monthly team-building activities.
- RM 2,500 Training & Wellness benefits per annum.
- Yearly bonus.
- Convenient workplace located a 5-minute walk from MRT TRX.
- Insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
- Excellent growth and promotion opportunities, with assistance, training programs, and mentoring to support your career development.
- Employee engagement, recognition, and appreciation program.
- Multinational working environment, offering exposure to diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nations.


