L2 AML Risk Analyst

OCBC Malaysia, KL Eco City Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

 Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

 We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

This is the broad job description of the job profile.

Risk & Prevention Specialist

Overview

The GCFS CARM Hub is a dedicated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk management team operating under OCBC Global Consumer Financial Services (GCFS) Risk and Prevention. Functioning within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the team collaborates closely with GCFS Risk and Prevention and the GFCC Centre of Excellence (COE) to proactively manage AML risks.

Key Responsibilities

The team is responsible for one or more of the following AML/CFT control and risk mitigation activities across Singapore and Hong Kong including:

  • Conducting comprehensive Due Diligence and Periodic Reviews to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

  • Adjudicating Level 2 (L2) Alerts through thorough investigative reviews and/or direct customer outreach, covering:

    • Name Screening Alerts

    • Transaction Monitoring Alerts

  • To support seamless team operations and enhance overall performance, the team also undertakes various ad-hoc duties, including but not limited to:

  • Identifying, proposing, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing both the effectiveness and efficiency of AML processes and controls. This includes leveraging technology, streamlining workflows, and fostering a culture of ongoing learning and adaptation.

  • Performing reconciliation checks, where necessary to maintain data integrity and accuracy.

  • Documenting and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect best practices and regulatory changes.

Who you are:

  • Diploma or Degree holder aspiring to develop a career in Financial Crime Risk management.

  • Additional advantage for Individual with minimum 2 year of Periodic Reviews/Sanctions/AML/CFT alerts assessment experience.

  • Technical knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements relating to sanctions, money laundering and terrorism financing.

  • Passionate in developing a career in Financial Crime risk management and compliance. Professional AML cert (e.g. ACAMS and CAMCO) is a plus.

  • Independent self-starter

  • Strong analytical abilities and risk assessment acumen.

  • Committed and focused individuals

  • Positive and progressive behavioral traits

  • Good written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with people at different levels, including customers.

  • Mandarin or Cantonese speaking is a plus.

  • Forward looking and embraces technology to drive efficient and effective Financial risk management.


Who we are
As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organization.
But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

What we offer
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Equal opportunity. Fair employment. Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

What we offer:


Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

About this role

Summary

Perform AML alerts review, investigate compliance risks, and support AML process improvements.

Job title

L2 AML Risk Analyst

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur; remote possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

amlregulatory knowledgecustomer outreachrisk assessmentdata reconciliationstandard operating procedures

Preferred skills

certifications like ACAMS or CAMCOMandarin or Cantonesetechnology savvy

Specializations

amlrisk assessmentfinancial crimecustomer due diligencetransaction monitoring
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Work arrangement unknown

Malaysia

Remote Country