Compliance Analyst, AML Investigations

The successful candidate will have prior AML transaction monitoring and investigations experience in the financial services, FinTech, or cryptocurrency industries. You will help detect unusual activity, suspicious/illegal behaviors and patterns, and assist in projects focused on preventing and detecting financial crimes.

Overview

Department

Compliance

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia

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Who We Are

We believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. As a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet, we give millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). We are a trusted, safe, and reliable brand backed by our Proof of Reserves, sought by hundreds of large institutions for crypto market access. Across our multiple global offices, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. We are part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products, including OKX, OKX Wallet, and OKLink.

About the Opportunity

As part of the AML Investigations team, you’ll be responsible for conducting a variety of tasks such as investigations, enhanced due diligence, preparing narrative information for SAR filings, and participating in ad-hoc projects as needed. You will utilize internal and external investigative resources and apply logical research techniques.

What You’ll Be Doing

Conduct thorough investigations on users' account activities as a result of transaction monitoring alerts.

Where appropriate, facilitate Requests for Information (RFIs) with cross-functional staff in the investigation of transaction monitoring cases.

Conduct research using internal and external sources to help determine potentially suspicious activity and disposition of adverse news.

Make determinations and recommend escalation decisions on cases investigated.

Create, update and maintain files and records related to all supporting information used during investigation.

Prepare SAR materials and draft SAR narratives.

Assist with ad hoc projects incl. QA alert dispositions, validation of the transaction monitoring system or any updates, training, etc.

What We Look For In You

3+ years experience in conducting AML related account activity analysis, due-diligence, and investigations in a financial services institution.

Strong writing, analytical and communications skills. Must be able to execute tasks within tight deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units.

Should be a self-starter, organized, detail oriented, and results driven.

Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.

Nice-To-Haves

Prior experience working in a multi-national or matrix environment.

Knowledge with AML/CFT/Sanctions, money transmission regulations, and industry best practices.

Familiarity with commonly used transaction monitoring & reporting tool(s), such as Chainalysis.

Relevant industry certifications, e.g., CAMS.

Cryptocurrency experience is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive remuneration package (Basic Salary + Yearly Bonus).

Meal Allowance up to RM 500/month

Monthly Team Building

RM 2500 Benefits per annum (Training & Wellness)

Convenient workplace (5 minutes walk from MRT TRX).

Excellent prospects for growth and promotion - we provide you with assistance, opportunities for skill development, mentoring, and training programmes to help you succeed.

Employee engagement, recognition and appreciation program.

Multinational working environment - Advance your career by interacting with individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and nations.