Compliance Screening Specialist / Senior (1 Year Contract)

Compliance Screening Specialist / Senior Specialist (1 year Contract)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Hybrid Working Arrangement | Full-Time 1 Year Contract

About the Role

A global multinational organization is seeking Compliance Screening Specialists/Senior Specialists to join its regional compliance operations team.

This role is responsible for conducting business partner screening, due diligence reviews, and compliance risk assessments to support global regulatory and compliance requirements. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure business partners are reviewed appropriately and potential compliance risks are identified, investigated, and documented.

We welcome applications from professionals with backgrounds in compliance, KYC/KYB, AML, due diligence, sanctions screening, risk operations, trade compliance, or related fields. Candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for a senior position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct screening of new and existing business partners using compliance screening tools and databases
• Review and investigate potential matches identified through sanctions and restricted party screening processes
• Assess screening alerts and determine whether they are false positives or require further review and escalation
• Perform business partner due diligence and risk assessment activities
• Research company ownership structures, corporate information, and business activities to support compliance reviews
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails of screening decisions and investigation outcomes
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to appropriate compliance stakeholders
• Support audit requests, compliance reporting, and regulatory documentation requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain information required for screening and due diligence activities
• Stay informed on regulatory and compliance developments through ongoing training and knowledge sharing

For experienced candidates, additional responsibilities may include:

• Providing guidance and knowledge support to junior team members
• Supporting process improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects
• Identifying recurring issues and recommending enhancements to procedures, controls, and training materials
• Acting as a subject matter resource for complex investigations and compliance reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, International Trade, or a related discipline
• 2 to 6 years of experience in compliance, risk management, due diligence, sanctions screening, KYC/KYB, AML, financial crime operations, trade compliance, or related fields
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to make evidence-based decisions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a structured and process-driven environment
• Proficiency in English is a must, Mandarin proficiency is a good to have.
• SAP system knowledge

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be considered an advantage:

• Sanctions Screening
• KYC / KYB
• Customer or Business Due Diligence
• AML / Financial Crime Operations
• Compliance Operations
• Risk & Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Trade Compliance

Experience with compliance screening platforms, case management tools, SAP-based systems, or similar regulatory technology solutions is beneficial.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work within a global compliance environment
• Exposure to international regulatory and risk management frameworks
• Regional and global stakeholder engagement
• Structured training and development opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Inclusive and supportive team culture

Ideal Backgrounds

We're keen to speak with professionals currently working as:

• Compliance Analyst / Specialist
• KYC / KYB Analyst
• AML Analyst
• Due Diligence Analyst
• Financial Crime Operations Analyst
• Risk & Compliance Specialist
• Sanctions Screening Analyst
• Trade Compliance Analyst

Candidates with stronger experience and subject matter expertise may be considered for a senior-level appointment.