About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced EDD Manager to join our Compliance & Risk Management team. This role involves managing Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews, Level 2 investigations, and transaction monitoring processes, primarily for corporate and institutional clients.
You will be responsible for risk assessments, client onboarding due diligence, and monitoring suspicious activity. As a key team member, you’ll collaborate across departments to support regulatory compliance in an agile fintech environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for corporate, business, and institutional clients.
- Act as a “maker” in customer profile verifications, ensuring accuracy and regulatory completeness.
- Handle Level 2 case investigations related to compliance, AML, and risk.
- Research and analyze customer data from databases, watchlists, and public records to assess risk.
- Monitor accounts and transactions to identify suspicious or fraudulent activity.
- Support customer onboarding by collecting and verifying key documentation and information.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine AML, KYC, and operations-related policies.
- Maintain accurate compliance documentation and assist with audits and regulatory reporting.
- Perform ad hoc compliance tasks as assigned by the management team.
Core Compliance & Analytical Skills Required
- Deep understanding of AML/CFT regulations and EDD/KYC/CDD processes.
- Case investigation experience (Level 2) in fintech or financial services.
- Proficient in compliance systems and databases (watchlists, risk analysis tools).
- Strong research and analytical capabilities to synthesize complex data.
- Familiarity with transaction monitoring methodologies and red flags.
- Experience in drafting or contributing to compliance SOPs and documentation.
Requirements
- Malaysian citizenship is mandatory.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Compliance, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or operations (fintech/payments preferred).
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex customer profiles.
- Proficient in Chinese (written and spoken) – a key requirement for this role.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Agile and adaptive to high-paced and evolving environments.
Why Join Us?
Compliance Leadership: Be at the forefront of fintech compliance innovation.
Career Growth: Expand your impact through technical training and upward mobility.
Multinational Exposure: Work with diverse teams and clients across sectors.
Agile Fintech Culture: Join a fast-growing, regulation-focused organization.
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Occasional after-hours duties depending on investigations)
Work Arrangement: On-site (Kuala Lumpur)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM10,000.00 - RM13,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Professional development
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Fintech or Payments industry : 5 years (Preferred)
- KYC/CDD/EDD: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Mandarin (Required)
Work Location: In person
