We are seeking skilled AML Name Screening Alerts Investigators and Reviewers to join our Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Center of Excellence in Malaysia. These professionals will provide support to business units across the region by conducting thorough reviews of AML name screening alerts as part of the customer onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes. The AML Name Screening Alerts Investigators and Reviewers are responsible for investigating and closing the customer’s name screening alerts generated by the Financial Crime Risk Management System (FCRMS), ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies pertaining to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF).

Key Responsibilities:
•Investigate and Review customer name screening alerts triggered by potential matches against watchlists to identify Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctioned individuals or entities, and customers associated with adverse news etc, prior to onboarding or during ongoing reviews.
•Conduct tiered assessments of customer name screening alerts by performing Level 1 reviews to identify and close false positives and escalate potential positive or complex cases to Level 2 or Level 3 for further evaluation as appropriate.
•Ensure timely resolution of alerts in accordance with internal SLAs and regulatory expectations.
•Work closely with the respective Business Units to obtain any additional information and documentation necessary to resolve name screening alerts in a timely manner.
•Ensure that investigation outcomes are documented thoroughly and audit trails are maintained. Record alert closure dates, the rationale for closure, and investigation results with accuracy and clarity.
•Ensure adherence to company AML/CFT policy, standards and applicable regulations of the Business Units throughout the name screening alert investigations.
•Collaborate with the Group Compliance team and other stakeholders to ensure effective alert management.
•Prepare monthly performance reports and dashboards for Group Compliance and Business units.

Qualifications and Experience:
•Recognise a bachelor’s degree.
•Minimum 1 year of experience in customer name screening alerts review or customer due diligence (CDD) experience in the financial industry.
•Candidates with more years of experience will be considered for the manager position.
•Understanding of AML/CFT regulations and name screening processes.
•Familiar with watchlist databases and screening tools (e.g., Dow Jones, FCRMS or equivalent etc).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to work independently and manage multiple alerts within tight deadlines.