Senior AML Specialist, Investigations (Crypto)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Company

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

What you will do

• Conduct end-to-end financial crime investigations from transaction monitoring, internal escalations, and other AML controls.
• Analyse transaction activity, customer profiles, KYC information, on-chain activity, and related data to identify suspicious behaviour.
• Prepare evidence-based investigation conclusions and recommendations for STR/SAR escalation.
• Draft STR/SAR narratives and supporting documentation in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain complete case records and audit trails while meeting investigation deadlines.
• Identify emerging typologies, control gaps, and high-risk cases; support quality reviews, audits, regulatory enquiries, and remediation.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in AML, transaction monitoring, financial crime investigations, or suspicious transaction reporting.
• Practical experience investigating unusual or suspicious transaction activity and documenting outcomes.
• Familiarity with STR/SAR preparation, AML/CFT principles, investigation methodologies, and financial crime typologies.
• Experience with transaction monitoring, case management, or blockchain analytics tools.
• Strong analytical, written communication, documentation, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work across multiple jurisdictions, manage high-volume investigation queues, and produce accurate, regulatory-defensible conclusions.

Nice to have

• Experience in digital assets, cryptocurrency, fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Interest in crypto and digital assets, with a willingness to develop knowledge of blockchain-based financial crime risks.
• Experience using technology and AI tools to improve investigation quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Study Growth Fund supporting professional development and continuous learning.
• Team-building activities, workshops, and internal events.
• Collaboration with an international team across multiple countries.
• Career advancement and internal mobility opportunities.
• Fast-moving, high-performance environment focused on innovation and user impact.