Compliance & Risk (Banking & Financial Services)
Full time
MFEX, independent experts in global fund distribution, offering a complete solution for fund trading, rebates collection and delivery of fund information. Banks and other distributors of funds use MFEX to access the world's largest fund range with trading, rebates and fund information from more than 920 fund companies and 72,000 funds that MFEX cooperates with.
MFEX's Head Office is in Stockholm and 9 other branches in Paris, London, Madrid, Luxembourg, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Geneva, Milan and Umea. The company has been experiencing strong growth for the past 5 years and went from 70 employees in 2014 to over 200 in 2019. In September 2021, MFEX joined Euroclear, one of the world's largest providers of domestic and cross-border settlement and related services for bond, equity, ETF and mutual fund transactions, creating together a new funds market utility.
Following the recent years of our rapid expansion, we invite dedicated, competent, and dynamic individuals to be part of our team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to support our operations, both locally and globally.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR (but not limited to)
Performance of initial and periodic KYC/DD verifications on high-risk counterparties (banks, investment firms, asset managers etc.) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Assessment of our counterparties' AML/CFT & Sanctions framework to identify and mitigate risks
Investigation of screening alerts related to PEP, Adverse media and Sanctions
Assisting various stakeholders to provide expert advice on AML/CFT issues and ensure a cohesive approach to compliance
Internal escalation of high-risk issues to ensure timely and effective resolution
Participation in the development and implementation of internal AML-CFT policies and procedures with the relevant teams
WHAT YOU BRING WITH YOU
At least a degree in compliance, law or finance
Over 5 yearsexperience in a similar position
Fluency in English(working language)
Very good understanding of AML/KYC regulatory framework with the ability to apply regulatory concepts in the day-to-day job functions
Excellent analytical and investigative skills
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and prioritize subjects with varying degrees of urgency
Knowledge of MiFID II and fund distribution business strongly appreciated
Can work from 11AM - 8PM (MYT)
Perks and benefits: Medical, Dental, Shift Allowance, Travel Allowance, Parking Allowance.#J-18808-Ljbffr