Financial Crime Analyst - APAC

Wirex

2d•Remote

About The Position

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. This position is open to candidates based in Malaysia. We require someone who speaks and writes fluently in the English language. We kindly request that all resumes are submitted in English, please.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.