AML Compliance Officer

Job Overview:

As an AML Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in protecting the business from financial crime by monitoring, investigating, and assessing potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks. Working closely with the team, you will review transaction monitoring alerts, conduct enhanced due diligence, investigate suspicious activities, and ensure the company remains compliant with applicable AML/CFT regulations. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys solving complex cases while contributing to a strong compliance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day handling of AML related matters including activities in relation to AML/Transaction Monitoring Alerts review, periodic review and AML advisory support to business functions
• Ensure timely review of alerts from Transaction monitoring systems, escalations on suspicious AML/CFT activities from business/support units and cases arising from other relevant sources (eg: adverse media)
• Carry out thorough assessments of escalated transaction monitoring alerts to identify any potential suspicious activity and escalate any material risk through appropriate channel
• Conduct investigations and research on potentially suspicious clients using various internal and external systems and databases especially on name and sanction screenings
• Conduct in-dept KYC Due diligence analysis & review in a comprehensive and efficient manner to maintain appropriate and acceptable level of AML risks
• Ensuring proper documentation and record keeping as well as updating of all necessary reports and dashboards
• Perform analysis of suspicious activity/transaction reports to identify AML/CFT risk trends
• Assist the Head of Compliance/Regional MLRO for any ad-hoc related request or projects

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in investigation related work in AML Compliance function within the financial industry
• Good knowledge of AML laws and regulations and compliance best practices
• Experience conducting transaction monitoring investigations, sanctions screening, adverse media reviews, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify risks and make sound judgments based on available information.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and explain complex compliance matters clearly.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Perks & Benefits:

20 days of annual leave — because rest isn't optional, it's how great work keeps happening. Take the time you need, guilt-free.

Hybrid by design — work from home every Wednesday, plus 15 extra WFH days a year to use whenever life calls for it.

A taste of togetherness — free lunch every Tuesday and desserts every Friday, because the best ideas often come over good food.

Health insurance that's got you covered — comprehensive coverage so you can focus on your work, not your worries.

Real rewards for real impact — a performance bonus of up to 2 months salary, because your contributions should show up in your paycheck too.

About Statrys

Founded in 2019, Statrys is a fast-growing fintech company with operations in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, and Paris. We provide a suite of digital services — payment solutions, company incorporation, and accounting — built for modern, cross-border businesses.

As Statrys continues to scale across multiple jurisdictions and expand its product offering, our leads management has become a critical pillar to sustaining growth in the organization. We're looking for a senior commercial leader to build and own the lead generation and sales enablement functions - From strategy to execution, ensuring our sales teams are equipped with the right processes, tools, content, and training to win!