Financial Crime Analyst – APAC

Wirex

Financial Crime Analyst executing compliance activities for AML and financial crime across the APAC region. Collaborating with global teams to meet regulatory obligations in a remote capacity.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting AML and financial crime investigations, preparing suspicious transaction reports, and performing ongoing customer monitoring. Proficient in collaborating with compliance teams and managing regulatory expectations within the APAC region.

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AML/CFT InvestigationsSuspicious Transaction ReportingTransaction MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceCustomer Due Diligence

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Hard Skills

Financial Crime InvestigationsAlert HandlingEnhanced Due DiligenceData ValidationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCryptocurrency FamiliarityCompliance OperationsRegulatory Knowledge

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationIndependent ManagementCollaboration

Industry Keywords

APAC Regulatory ExpectationsPolitically Exposed PersonsSanctions ScreeningDigital AssetsBlockchain ProductsLicensed Financial InstitutionPayments Services Provider

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous leave + Public Holidays.
Paid Charity Day.
Flexible working hours and remote working.
Company-provided equipment.
Annual training and development budget.
Extensive opportunity to grow your career at an innovative FinTech.