Financial Crime Analyst (APAC)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: APAC ABOUT US We’re Wirex and we’re not like anyone else. Why? Because we always do things our way, before anyone else does them – like creating the first ever debit card that lets you pay with crypto, making it easier for ordinary people to access DeFi-powered savings and setting up the world’s first cryptocurrency rewards scheme. Our vision is a world in which everyone can enjoy the benefits of digital currency – everything from the power to send money around the world near-instantly without breaking the bank to buying, storing and exchanging 40+ top tokens on a secure, easy-to-use platform at some of the best rates in the industry. We must be doing something right, because more than 6 million people across 130 countries are helping to change the world by using Wirex. Are you part of the digital money movement? Do you want to change the way people think about money, forever? If your skills fit our vision and you want to join a company that’s really going places, apply now! OVERALL ROLE PURPOSE The Financial Crime Analyst is a Malaysia-based role within Wirex’s Global Risk & Compliance function, responsible for supporting the effective operation of financial crime controls across the APAC region. The role focuses on the execution of day-to-day financial crime compliance activities, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, suspicious transaction reporting, and periodic reviews, while supporting the Director of Financial Crime and APAC MLROs in meeting regulatory and law enforcement obligations. The role does not hold MLRO accountability but plays a critical part in the identification, investigation, and escalation of financial crime risk. MAIN RESPONSIBILTIES • Conduct AML and financial crime investigations and prepare internal suspicious transaction reports (STRs) for escalation in accordance with internal procedures. • Review and support the escalation of alerts relating to adverse media, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and sanctions screening. • Perform ongoing customer monitoring activities, including enhanced due diligence (EDD) and periodic customer reviews. • Undertake transaction monitoring and investigations across both fiat and crypto products, identifying unusual or potentially suspicious activity. • Support transaction testing, data validation, and the ongoing enhancement and optimisation of transaction monitoring systems, scenarios, and rules. • Collaborate closely with colleagues across the APAC and Global Risk & Compliance teams to resolve regulatory, AML/CFT, and operational compliance matters. • Provide operational support to the Director of Financial Crime, APAC Head of Compliance, and APAC MLROs (including Singapore and Australia) on ongoing projects, regulatory requests, and ad hoc matters. • Carry out other duties as reasonably assigned, consistent with the nature and level of the role. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED • Minimum 2 years’ experience in an AML/CFT, financial crime, or compliance operations role, with hands-on exposure to investigations, alert handling, and escalation processes. • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to document investigations clearly and accurately. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities independently. • Familiarity with cryptocurrency, digital assets, or blockchain-based products is desirable. • Experience working within a licensed financial institution or payments services provider is advantageous. • Knowledge of APAC regulatory expectations (e.g. Malaysia, Singapore, Australia) is beneficial but not essential. BENEFITS • Generous leave + Public Holidays. • Paid Charity Day. • Flexible working hours and remote working. • Company-provided equipment. • Annual training and development budget. • Extensive opportunity to grow your career at an innovative FinTech This offer from "Talentometry" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 77% flex score. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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