Xionex Hiring! Full Time Due Diligence AML Sanctions Officer in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Company Description Xionex supports banks, insurers, and enterprises in modernizing operations and optimizing efficiency through governed AI solutions and vertical AI agents. The company combines deep domain expertise with a high-performance global service-delivery model to reduce costs and accelerate back-office processes. By focusing on quality and compliance, Xionex helps organizations streamline complex workflows and unlock new efficiency opportunities. Team members collaborate across disciplines to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable AI-enabled services for clients worldwide.

Role Description The Due Diligence AML Sanctions Officer is a full-time hybrid role based in Greater Kuala Lumpur, with a combination of in-office and work-from-home arrangements. The role involves conducting detailed due diligence reviews on customers and counterparties, assessing AML and sanctions risks, and documenting findings in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements. The officer will monitor alerts and transactions for potential sanctions and AML concerns, escalate high-risk cases, and propose risk mitigation measures. Daily responsibilities include analyzing data and documentation, preparing clear risk assessments and reports, communicating with internal stakeholders such as compliance, legal, and business teams, and supporting the enhancement of AML/sanctions procedures and controls. The role also requires staying updated on relevant regulations and contributing to training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong analytical skills for examining data, identifying risk patterns, and making sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Candidates should possess solid sanctions knowledge, including familiarity with major sanctions regimes and screening practices.
• Candidates should possess finance-related skills, such as understanding financial products, transactions, and basic regulatory frameworks.
• Candidates should possess effective communication skills for drafting reports, presenting findings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Candidates should possess due diligence skills, including experience in KYC reviews, customer risk assessments, and documentation checks.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business, economics, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in AML, sanctions compliance, or financial crime investigations within banking or financial services is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Proficiency in using compliance tools, data analysis software, and standard office applications.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment, managing multiple cases and deadlines.