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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Good 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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Transparent 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