Financial Crime Analyst - APAC

About the Position

Financial Crime Analyst - APAC

Wirex is seeking a Financial Crime Analyst based in Malaysia to join our Global Risk & Compliance function. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective operation of financial crime controls across the APAC region.

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.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably assigned, consistent with the nature and level of the role.

Requirements

• 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.

We Offer

• 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.

About the Company

At Wirex, we’re redefining how the world uses digital money. From launching the first crypto-enabled debit card to giving everyday users access to digital currencies and rewards, we’re making finance more accessible.

With more than 6 million users across 130+ countries, Wirex is building a future where digital currency works for everyone.

Application

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.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Remote)

Department: Risk & Compliance

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Mid-level