Johor, Johor, Malaysia
Summary
Led a team of CDD analysts, overseeing high-risk customer onboarding and periodic reviews while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Highlights
Led a team of CDD analysts, overseeing daily onboarding and periodic reviews for high-risk customers, ensuring adherence to stringent AML/CFT protocols.
Reviewed and approved complex Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reports and name screening escalations for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctions targets, and adverse media cases, mitigating significant compliance risks.
Presented comprehensive compliance performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to senior management, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
Drove significant Quality Assurance (QA) improvements, updated critical compliance policies, and developed internal staff training initiatives, enhancing team proficiency and operational efficiency.
Liaised cross-functionally with Group Financial Crime, Internal Audit, and Legal departments to effectively manage complex case escalations and implement robust remediation strategies.