Anti Money Laundering Officer

Join Global Exchange Malasya as an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our business from financial crime risks. At Global Exchange, we pride ourselves on staying ahead of regulatory standards while fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. As the AML Officer, you’ll not only ensure compliance with the latest AML/CTF regulations but also have the opportunity to shape the company's approach to risk management. Your expertise will be key in guiding our teams and making a tangible impact in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

If you’re ready to influence change, and work alongside a talented team committed to the highest standards of integrity, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:
As the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring Global Exchange Malasya complies with both international and local AML and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) regulations. You will oversee the implementation and updating of AML policies, risk assessments, and reporting systems, while maintaining strong relationships with regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related disciplines.
• Experience in the area of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions investigations.
• Knowledge in AML related regulations, guidelines and practices.
• Knowledge of the AML regulatory Guidelines (above all those related to Money Service Operators).
• Qualified in some the following: ICA, ACAMS, HKMA ECF ON AML/CFT.
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills with analytical mind.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

Job Description

• Implement all international and local regulations, and internal policies of the Global Exchange Group in matters of AML&CTF to ensure that the subsidiary comply with the latest regulatory and legal requirements as long as the industry guidelines and best practices.
• Produce and periodically review subsidiary’s Risk Assessment as well as update it whenever a new product or service is launched.
• Prepare and submit modifications to the subsidiary’s AML manual in order to implement regulations and group-level guidelines.
• The oversight of all aspects of the subsidiary’s AML/CFT procedures and systems which include monitoring procedures, where necessary monitoring transactions carried out at the Workplace and investigate, escalate, and report any that seem suspicious.
• Ensure that record keeping obligations are met in line with the AML&CTF directives.
• Reviewing all internal disclosures and exception reports and in light of all available relevant information, determining whether or not it is necessary to make a report to the FIU.
• Coordinate the relationships with the regulator, the AML Auditor and with other competent authorities.
• Acting as the main point of contact with the FIU, law enforcement, and any other competent authorities in relation to AML/CTF, investigation or compliance.
• Prepare periodic and specific reports that may be required by the regulators.
• Providing guidance on how to avoid “tipping off” if any disclosure is made.
• Design, implement and provide AML&CTF training to all staff.

If you are passionate about creating high-performing teams and driving operational excellence, we would love to hear from you!