About
Highly accomplished AML & Compliance Team Leader with over 9 years of progressive experience in the banking industry, specializing in Transaction Monitoring, CDD, and EDD for high-risk individual and corporate clients. Expert in FATF, BNM, and MAS AML/CFT standards, leveraging systems like to drive regulatory alignment and enhance compliance frameworks. Proven leader in developing high-performing teams and spearheading cross-functional compliance initiatives to mitigate financial crime risks.
Work
Johor, Johor, Malaysia
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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.
Johor, Johor, Malaysia
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Summary
Conducted in-depth investigations of high-risk transactional patterns and executed EDD procedures, ensuring robust compliance and contributing to regulatory audits.
Highlights
Investigated complex high-risk transactional patterns and identified critical red flags utilizing advanced Actimize and SAS tools, preventing potential financial crime activities.
Executed comprehensive Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) procedures, including precise risk scoring and thorough adverse media screenings, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
Collaborated effectively in periodic review exercises and provided key contributions to successful regulatory audits, demonstrating strong adherence to compliance frameworks.
Drafted detailed internal memos for Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) escalation and proactively managed follow-up actions in coordination with Group Compliance, streamlining reporting processes.
Johor, Johor, Malaysia
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Summary
Advised clients on financial solutions while conducting AML verification and monitoring unusual activity, ensuring regulatory compliance during client onboarding.
Highlights
Conducted thorough financial assessments and rigorous AML verification for new and existing clients, ensuring full compliance prior to client onboarding.
Educated clients on diverse financial solutions, ensuring adherence to strict internal compliance parameters and fostering client understanding of regulatory requirements.
Monitored client accounts for unusual activity, proactively submitting internal alerts to flag potential risks and uphold regulatory standards.
Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
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Summary
Managed account openings for individuals and SMEs, ensuring full compliance documentation and conducting initial AML assessments.
Highlights
Managed the end-to-end account opening process for individual and SME clients, ensuring meticulous collection and verification of all compliance documentation.
Performed critical first-level checks and initial AML assessments for new clients, identifying potential risks and ensuring a compliant onboarding process.
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Summary
Verified customer information and ensured eligibility for credit card issuance, adhering to strict compliance and risk control protocols.
Highlights
Verified comprehensive customer information and ensured strict eligibility adherence under established compliance protocols for credit card applications.
Adhered rigorously to internal risk control frameworks and regulatory guidelines throughout the credit card issuance processes, minimizing operational and compliance risks.
Languages
English
Malay
Skills
Compliance & Risk Controls
AML/CFT Compliance, Risk Controls, Transaction Monitoring, Investigation, KYC/CDD/EDD, Retail Clients, Corporate Clients, PEPs, Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR/SAR), Sanctions & Name Screening, Audit Readiness, Regulatory Reporting, Policy & SOP Enhancement, Stakeholder Engagement.
Leadership & Management
Team Leadership, KPI Management, Team Development, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Productivity Tools
MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
Banking Platforms
Core Banking Platforms, KYC/CDD Platforms.