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XenditRegulatory Compliance and AML Manager
Xendit operates a financial technology platform designed to help companies manage payment acceptance, financial services, payouts, and treasury through a unified infrastructure layer. The organization supports…
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Xendit operates a financial technology platform designed to help companies manage payment acceptance, financial services, payouts, and treasury through a unified infrastructure layer. The organization supports organizations ranging from growing startups to major enterprises across Southeast Asia and other expanding international markets. Xendit is hiring a Regulatory Compliance and AML Manager to operate on-site in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This independent contributor position reports to Regional Compliance and suits a self-directed…
Job Description
Xendit operates a financial technology platform designed to help companies manage payment acceptance, financial services, payouts, and treasury through a unified infrastructure layer. The organization supports organizations ranging from growing startups to major enterprises across Southeast Asia and other expanding international markets.
Xendit is hiring a Regulatory Compliance and AML Manager to operate on-site in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This independent contributor position reports to Regional Compliance and suits a self-directed professional who can manage tasks autonomously in a fast-paced setting.
The chosen candidate will spearhead compliance initiatives, manage regulatory licensing procedures, oversee anti-money laundering frameworks, and act as the primary contact for supervisory authorities. Responsibilities include interpreting regulatory updates, conducting risk assessments, guiding internal teams on product launches, and executing compliance testing to address identified gaps.
Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to central bank regulations covering merchant acquiring and planned cross-border activities
- Lead the licensing application process for new regulatory approvals with internal stakeholders and authorities
- Track regulatory developments and implement necessary legal and guideline updates
- Act as the main point of contact with Bank Negara Malaysia and other supervisory bodies
- Manage the anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism compliance program
- Execute risk-based approaches for transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, and enhanced due diligence
- Maintain sanctions screening processes that match regulatory mandates
- Perform compliance assessments and testing to pinpoint gaps and fix them promptly
- Offer compliance advice to business units regarding new products, partnerships, and initiatives
- Create and update internal policies and procedures to match regulatory expectations
- Provide compliance education to internal staff members
- Fulfill regulatory reporting obligations and submit accurate data to Bank Negara Malaysia on time
- Maintain and improve the compliance monitoring framework
- Work alongside regional compliance teams to align practices across different markets
Requirements
- Seven to ten years of professional experience in regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering
- Direct background in interacting with financial services regulators in Malaysia
- In-depth knowledge of central bank regulations, anti-money laundering requirements, and cross-border payment frameworks
- Familiarity with regulatory licensing processes and engaging supervisory authorities
- Experience operating or implementing compliance tools and transaction monitoring systems
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Law, Business, Management, or a related discipline
- Prior work history within the financial technology industry
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Where is this job located?
This position is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is performed on-site.
What employment type is this role?
The posting specifies that this is a full-time position.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have seven to ten years of experience in regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering, ideally within the FinTech sector.
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