About Us
We're Wirex and we're not like anyone else. Why Because we always do things our way, before anyone else does them – like creating the first ever debit card that lets you pay with crypto, making it easier for ordinary people to access DeFi-powered savings and setting up the world's first cryptocurrency rewards scheme.
Our vision is a world in which everyone can enjoy the benefits of digital currency – everything from the power to send money around the world near-instantly without breaking the bank to buying, storing and exchanging 40+ top tokens on a secure, easy-to-use platform at some of the best rates in the industry.
We must be doing something right because more than 6 million people in 130 countries are helping change the world by using Wirex.
Are you part of the digital money movement Do you want to change the way people think about money, forever If your skills fit our vision and you want to join a company that's really going places, apply now!
Role Purpose
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 executing 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.
Working Hours & Schedule
- 40 hours per week, typically 8 hours per day excluding meal breaks.
- Working hours will fall within the operational window of 9:00am – 7:00pm.
- Exact daily shifts will be determined by the company roster.
- The role operates on a rostered five (5) days on, two (2) days off (5/2) schedule.
- Saturday and Sunday may form part of the regular working week.
- Weekend working may be a permanent and essential requirement of the role.
- Rest days will be scheduled according to the team roster.
Key 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.
Experience & Skills Required
- 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.
Wirex Behaviours
- Promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Contributes to creating a positive team environment.
- Passionate about their area of expertise.
- Takes initiative and drives innovation for customers.
- Sets and strives for high personal standards.
- Works towards collective team success.
- Inspires and supports others to succeed.
Benefits
- 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
If you believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join Wirex and help shape the future of digital money.
