Designated individual responsible for local AML and Sanctions compliance in the country
Manages and oversees the local GFCC Malaysia team on the following day-to-day responsibilities:

Develop and implement AML procedures and processes in partnership with the CIB and CB LOB to comply with the Firmwide and Country AML Program and Standards
Ensure key deliverables like country AML initiatives and AML/KYC procedures to drive country consistency (e.g. Country Appendix X)
Communicate any changes in the AML Program and related procedures to the respective lines of business as well as all employees within the booking location
Review and approve AML/KYC referrals from various functions (e.g. GFCC KYC Advisory, CB Policy, WCOB, LOBs)
Review and assess if STR needs to be filed and submitted on AML investigations from referrals LOBs and related cases etc
Ensure timely management of local sanctions referrals and cases
Manage Regulator or Law Enforcement requests for information in a timely manner
Handle internal, external audit reviews and regulatory exams on AML/KYC
Complete and provide Country input to AML/CFT risk assessments
Provide ongoing training to LOBs and WCOB/CB Policy within the country
Provide support on periodic/independent AML/KYC testing
Attending country-specific GFCC governance meetings with Chief Compliance officer (as needed) as well as regional GFCC forums
Support Chief Compliance Officer in all other regulatory matter as appropriate.
Ensure prompt completion of ad hoc deliverables as needed

Financial industry experience at a bank, regulatory agency or law firm, including specific AML-related and/or product experience.
Demonstrated familiarity with Malaysia AML legislation and the regulatory environment, preferably with banking and/or markets focus
Research and analytical skills with the ability to decipher higher risk attributes (e.g., transactional, geographical, product, customer type) and disposition appropriately.
Strong problem solving ability, capable of working under minimum supervision.
Adept at multi-tasking and meeting deadlines in high-pressure environment
Undergraduate degree. Advanced degree desirable.