Associate, Transaction Monitoring

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Petaling Jaya, Petaling, Selangor, MYS
In-Office
Junior
Financial Services
The Role
Perform end-to-end transaction investigations, review alerts from monitoring and screening systems, analyze transaction data for suspicious patterns, prepare and submit Suspicious Matter Reports, request additional customer information, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support Australian business days while performing ad-hoc legal/compliance duties.
Summary Generated by Built In

YouTrip is the leading and fastest-growing multi-currency payment platform in Asia Pacific. In 2018, we pioneered the region's first multi-currency digital wallet. Now, YouTrip is the #1 multi-currency digital wallet trusted by millions across the region, processing over US$15 billion in total payment value annually. 

Our consumer and business propositions – YouTrip and YouBiz – empower individuals and businesses with inclusive, accessible, and affordable financial solutions. YouTrip has raised over US$110 million to date, including its recent Series B round led by global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners—underscoring strong investor confidence in its mission to transform digital financial services across the Asia Pacific. 

Recognised as World Economic Forum’s Global Innovator 2025, CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies (2025, 2024), and LinkedIn’s Top Startup (2024, 2023), YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses.

Valuing an entrepreneurial culture of diversity and inclusion, we are seeking driven individuals to join our fast-growing regional team as we push the boundaries of innovative fintech solutions. 

You Will

  • Conduct end-to-end transaction investigations from the detection of unusual activities, to the analysis and documentation and submission of Suspicious Matter Reports (“SMR”) for lodgment to the relevant authorities.
  • Have a strong knowledge of AML/CTF, KYC, Sanctions and apply a broader financial crime lens to assess and mitigate the relevant risks
  • Review and assess alerts generated by our transaction monitoring and screening systems. Require a good level of analytical skill to detect unusual or suspicious transactions and escalate potential hits. Analysts may also be required to send requests for further information from customers.
  • Analyse transaction data to identify trends & patterns in transactions that may signify suspicious or fraudulent activities, using data and transaction monitoring tools.
  • Collaborate with other key business functions to ensure a smooth end-to-end internal process to achieve customer satisfaction and safeguard the company’s and users’ interests.
  • Perform any other ad-hoc legal/compliance duties.
  • Must be able to support Australian business days

You Are

  • Compliance & Risk enthusiast – you have racked up at least 2 - 3 years of experience in a Financial Crime, AML/CTF or Fraud Risk role, ideally within the financial services or payment industry. Relevant knowledge on payments-related regulations in Malaysia & Australia will be a plus. 
  • Analytical & detail-oriented thinker – you possess excellent problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience in solving complex business problems with analytical thinking. You have the natural tendency to always focus on details and hate to miss out on specifics.
  • Travel enthusiast – you are a passionate traveller and understand the psychology of travellers, in particular when it comes to overseas spending behaviour and its associated risks.
  • Fearless self-starter – you are not afraid to suggest and implement new initiatives to tackle complex business issues, as long as the rationale is logical and sound. You do not mind getting your hands dirty in order to get things done on a tight timeline.

Skills Required

  • 2-3 years experience in Financial Crime, AML/CTF or Fraud Risk
  • Experience within financial services or payments industry
  • Strong knowledge of AML/CTF, KYC and Sanctions
  • Experience conducting end-to-end transaction investigations and lodging Suspicious Matter Reports (SMR)
  • Experience reviewing and assessing alerts from transaction monitoring and screening systems
  • Analytical skills to analyse transaction data and detect suspicious or fraudulent patterns
  • Ability to request further information from customers and document investigations
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support Australian business days
  • Relevant knowledge of payments-related regulations in Malaysia and Australia
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
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