Specialist, AML Compliance

Get To Know Our GX Bank Team

GX Bank Berhad - the Grab-led Digital Bank - is the FIRST digital bank in Malaysia, approved by BNM to commence operations. We aim to leverage technology and innovation to serve the financial needs of the unserved and underserved individuals, and micro and small medium enterprises.

We are driven by our shared purpose and passion to bring positive transformation to the banking industry, starting with solutions that address the financial struggles of Malaysians and businesses.

Get To Know The Role

• Support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”) in safeguarding the bank’s AML/CFT sanctions risk exposure by timely escalation of any identified risks or issues to MLRO, Senior Management and/or Board.

• Conduct periodic AML/CFT risk assessment to review the appropriateness of the compliance programs including AML/CFT policies and procedures, follow up on any identified deficiencies and formulate proposals for amendments.

• Develop, maintain, periodically review, and update policies, procedures and processes to ensure that they are in compliance with the latest regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Provide oversight to the AML Operations team, which acts as the first line monitors and investigators of eKYC / transaction monitoring / ongoing due diligence alerts. 

• Provide advisory support to AML Operations in their day-to-day activities.

• Conduct periodic quality assurance review on the alerts disposed by AML Operations. 

• Review and investigate high risk eKYC / transaction monitoring / ongoing due diligence alerts, including ascertainment of suspicious transactions for regulatory reporting. 

• Maintain a proper register of all incidents reported internally and externally.

• Analyse effectiveness of name/payment screening and transaction monitoring parameters to ensure robust AML/CFT monitoring. 

• Facilitate liaison with the regulatory authorities for all AML/CFT and sanctions matters. 

• Develop appropriate AML/CFT training programmes, together with Regulatory Compliance and People Team.

The Must Haves

• A relevant tertiary level qualification and/or recognised qualification(s) appropriate to the role; preferably possess the relevant professional certifications in AML/CFT.

• 3 - 5 years of experience in Compliance and or other AML/CFT-related functions.

• Good stakeholder management, both internal and external.

• Independent with strong critical thinking abilities and problem-solving skills.

• Good interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and organisational skills.

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work with tight deadlines. 

• Able to work under pressure. Has meticulous attention to detail.  

• Ambitious, self-driven and highly motivated individual who can work well in a startup VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment. Should have a deep desire to excel and develop a career in a fast growing tech company. Should have demonstrated integrity and respect in the performance of their duties.