Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Fintech): Managing the AML/CFT and Sanctions Compliance Programme for hirify.global Malaysia with an accent on regulatory alignment with Bank Negara Malaysia and financial crime risk management. Focus on overseeing CDD/EDD processes, reviewing Suspicious Transaction Reports, and embedding AML controls into new payment products.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office)

Company

hirify.global provides global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, enabling banks and fintechs to move money instantly worldwide.

What you will do

• Serve as the designated MLRO for hirify.global Malaysia, owning the AML/CFT and Sanctions Compliance Programme.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Bank Negara Malaysia regarding regulatory inspections, audits, and information requests.
• Oversee and approve Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
• Lead periodic AML and enterprise financial crime risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Product and Operations teams to integrate AML controls into new products and payment flows.
• Develop and maintain internal AML/CFT policies, procedures, and training programmes.

Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in AML/CFT, Financial Crime Compliance, or Regulatory Compliance.
• Must be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to support the hybrid office requirement.
• Prior experience as an MLRO or Deputy MLRO within a regulated financial institution or fintech.
• Deep knowledge of AMLA 2001, BNM AML/CFT requirements, and FATF Recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, or Risk Management.
• Strong experience in transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and KYC/EDD.

Nice to have

• ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent AML certification.
• Experience with transaction monitoring platforms like Actimize, Feedzai, Featurespace, or ComplyAdvantage.
• Background in cross-border payments, digital banking, or correspondent banking.
• Experience managing regulatory remediation programmes in a high-growth fintech environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with a requirement of 3 days per week in the office.
• Competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and equity for specific roles.
• Comprehensive medical coverage and 24/7 employee assistance program.
• Generous vacation programs, including a year-end company shutdown.
• Learning stipends and role-specific training to support professional upskilling.