job description
Are you a seasoned FinCrime professional looking to lead a high-performing team in the heart of Kuala Lumpur? CO-Wise is seeking an experienced AML Investigations Team Lead to drive our mission of ensuring financial integrity and safety. As a Team Lead, you will be at the forefront of our fight against financial crime, overseeing complex investigations and mentoring a talented group of analysts.
In this pivotal role, you will not only manage day-to-day AML operations but also contribute to the strategic evolution of our detection capabilities. You will act as a bridge between operational excellence and compliance innovation, ensuring that our processes remain robust, compliant, and efficient in a rapidly evolving global financial landscape.
If you are passionate about data-driven decision-making, team development, and safeguarding the financial ecosystem, we want to hear from you. Join us in KL and help shape the future of transparent and secure global finance.
Responsibility
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AML/FinCrime investigators, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
- Oversee complex AML investigations, ensuring timely reporting and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Monitor and analyze investigation workflows to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Legal, Product, and Risk teams to mitigate emerging financial crime threats.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global AML/KYC regulations and industry best practices.
- Prepare high-quality reports for management and regulatory bodies regarding investigation outcomes and risk trends.
- Ensure the team maintains strict compliance with internal policies and service level agreements (SLAs).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Criminology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in AML/CTF, fraud investigations, or financial crime operations.
- Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring teams within a fast-paced environment.
- Deep understanding of AML/KYC regulatory requirements in the APAC region.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights.
- Professional certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA Diploma) is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to navigate cross-functional stakeholder relationships.