Job Description

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- Support customer and business onboarding due diligence, including KYC/KYB checks, risk scoring, and enhanced due diligence for higher-risk clients
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- Perform ongoing transaction monitoring, investigate alerts, and elevate suspicious activity according to internal policy
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- Conduct sanctions and PEP screening and resolve related alerts
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- Support preparation and filing of suspicious activity/transaction reports (SARs/STRs)
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- Serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day compliance queries across APAC markets
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- Support implementation of group compliance policies and procedures locally and regionally
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- Assist with regulatory licensing, registration, and notification processes across APAC jurisdictions
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- Identify and elevate compliance risks and control gaps to second line and senior management
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- Execute first-line risk assessments and controls for onboarding, payments, and financial crime risk
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- Maintain accurate records and documentation evidencing compliance activity
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- Support remediation of identified issues and track actions through closure
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- Contribute to the regional compliance monitoring plan and reporting
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- Support delivery of AML and compliance training across the APAC business
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- Promote integrity, transparency, and regulatory accountability
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- Undertake additional duties as required to ensure smooth departmental operations
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Requirements

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- Hands-on experience in AML/CTF compliance, including onboarding (KYC/KYB) and transaction monitoring, within payments, e-money, fintech, or another regulated financial services environment
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- Working knowledge of AML/CTF and financial crime requirements across APAC markets, including MAS, HKMA/SFC, AUSTRAC, and JFSA requirements
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- Practical understanding of sanctions screening, PEP screening, and suspicious activity/transaction reporting processes
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- Strong attention to detail and ability to apply policy consistently to real cases
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- Positive judgement in escalating risk and identifying red flags
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- Clear written communication skills for case notes, reports, and escalations
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- Ability to work across multiple APAC markets and time zones
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- Degree in law, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
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- Relevant AML/compliance certifications such as ICA or ACAMS preferred
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- High integrity and sound judgement
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- Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented
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- Comfort operating in a fast-moving, scaling fintech environment
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- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
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- Right to work in the jurisdiction in which the candidate will work
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AML/CTF compliance, including KYC/KYB processes, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening within regulated financial services. Proficient in managing compliance risks and executing first-line risk assessments across APAC markets.

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Highest-signal resume keywords

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- AML/CTF Compliance
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- KYC/KYB Onboarding
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- Transaction Monitoring
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- Sanctions Screening
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- Regulatory Licensing
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Hard Skills

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- KYC/KYB Checks
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- Risk Scoring
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- Transaction Monitoring
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- Suspicious Activity Reporting
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- Compliance Risk Assessment
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- Financial Crime Risk Management
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- Regulatory Compliance
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- Documentation Maintenance
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- Case Note Writing
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- Compliance Policy Implementation
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Soft Skills

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- Attention to Detail
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- Good Judgement
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- Clear Written Communication
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- Proactive Approach
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- Stakeholder Management
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Certifications & Qualifications

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- ICA Certification
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- ACAMS Certification
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Industry Keywords

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- APAC Markets
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- Fintech
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- E-Money
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- MAS
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- HKMA/SFC
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- AUSTRAC
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- JFSA
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- Compliance Training
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- Regulatory Accountability
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- Enhanced Due Diligence
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📌 Compliance Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Victoria