Senior AML Specialist, KYB (Malaysia) (Crypto)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global is a cryptocurrency exchange and digital financial platform providing trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 products to users worldwide.

What you will do

• Conduct KYB reviews for corporate onboarding, including corporate structure verification, UBO identification, and document authentication.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk entities, complex structures, and customers in regulated or sensitive industries.
• Assess PEP exposure, sanctions risks, adverse media, unusual corporate structures, nominee arrangements, and shell entities.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews of existing corporate clients.
• Maintain audit-ready case files and collaborate with AML Operations, Compliance, and business teams on complex cases.
• Contribute to KYB procedures, risk frameworks, and assessment criteria.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in KYB, KYC/CDD, corporate due diligence, or financial crime compliance.
• Strong knowledge of corporate structures, ownership chains, UBO identification, and entity verification across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience handling complex, high-risk, or regulated customers, including financial institutions, MSBs, funds, or trust structures.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions regimes, and beneficial ownership transparency requirements.
• Strong analytical, research, communication, and risk-judgement skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate risk clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with cryptocurrency-related entities such as exchanges, custodians, or DeFi protocols.
• Professional certification such as CAMS, ICA, or an equivalent qualification.
• Interest in using AI and emerging technologies to improve compliance productivity and processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Study Growth Fund supporting professional development and continuous learning.
• Regular team-building activities, workshops, and internal events.
• Collaboration with an international team across multiple countries and regions.
• Career advancement opportunities and internal mobility within a rapidly expanding global company.