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Deputy Manager, AML/CFT Group Compliance

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An exciting Deputy Manager, AML/CFT Group Compliance role has just become available at one of the financial services companies based in Kuala Lumpur.

What you'll do:

  • Develop, enhance and implement the Bank's subsidiaries AML/CFT policies, procedures, and AML compliance program.
  • Attend to and resolve AML issues brought to light by the regulator, internal audit, compliance testing and monitoring, and/or any external reviews.
  • Support the FCC Head and the Subsidiary Head of Compliance in reviewing and updating the current AML controls, such as CDD, ODD, and ECDD, as well as other AML Compliance Programs.
  • Examine and create the monthly Compliance Management Report, making sure it is accurate and consistent, to be presented at the Board of Directors' meetings, ORCC, MCC, MANCO, BRC, and other management and board meetings.
  • Serves as a point of contact for Business Units and Branches on AML/CFT issues, including customer screening, remittance transactions, HRC & ECDD enquiries, and blacklist status.
  • To review and assess HRC Application submitted by Branches and Business Units (SME, Financial Inclusion & BILOB)
  • To review and provide clearance and recommendation on customer screening (LexisNexis/WorldCheck) received from Branches and Business Units
  • Handling of AML KYC questionnaires and queries from correspondent banks and agents
  • To update blacklist database receive from various sources (i.e, BNM, AML Group, IGD, LeefReed, IFP, RJH.)
  • To update database for Domestic PEP in Core Banking System.
  • To review Watchlist Alert screening and UBO Unwrapping request from Business Unit.
  • Assist Business Units & Subsidiaries in conducting bulk screening on customers, recipient of zakat, vendors, etc. as well as to provide recommendation based on the result
  • Assist to review manual, guideline, forms, and MRCC papers from Business Units on AML/CFT risks
  • Assist in the review and assessment of AML/CFT mechanism to ensure its adequacy and effectiveness in tandem with the changes in regulations and standards.
  • Facilitate the identification of money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated to new products and services, or operational changes
  • Assist in preparing reporting to BNM : PUA Screening (Domestic & AL Qaida/Taliban), Annual Summary Report on Exposure to Customers and Beneficial Owners from High Risk Countries, Beneficial Ownership Template (BOT) & Regulatory Self-Assessment (RSA) of BNM’s AML/CFT & TFS Policy Document

What you'll bring:

The ideal candidate for this Deputy Manager, AML/CFT Group Compliance positions brings strong experience with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

  • Diploma/Degree/Professional qualification with a minimum of 3 years of work experience.
  • Good exposure and experience of working in the related areas i.e. banking and fast-moving environment
  • Strong managerial skill
  • Good communication, writing skill and interpersonal
  • Be an assertive and innovative team player, highly independent, committed, self-motivated, resourceful, and result-oriented
  • Ability to perform a variety of functions at various levels internally & externally
  • Ability to multi-task, highly numerate with great attention to detail.

What's next:

If you're ready to take your career to the next level through this Deputy Manager, AML/CFT Group Compliance role, apply today!

Apply today by clicking on the link!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Compliance

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: J28ME3-DB613DFC

Date posted: 29 May 2025

Consultant: Sylvia Chen