Trade Finance AML Sanctions

Company Description Xionex helps banks, insurers, and enterprises modernize operations through governed AI, vertical AI agents, and deep domain expertise. The company focuses on reducing costs, accelerating back‑office processes, and improving quality across financial and corporate environments. By combining advanced technology with a high‑performance global service‑delivery model, Xionex unlocks new efficiency opportunities and enhances operational resilience. Team members work at the intersection of financial services and AI, contributing to innovative solutions that support compliance, risk management, and business growth.

Role Description The Trade Finance AML Sanctions role is a full-time, hybrid position based in Greater Kuala Lumpur, with flexibility for partial work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing trade finance transactions for potential money laundering and sanctions risks, conducting detailed due diligence, and escalating suspicious activity in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements. The role involves analyzing customer profiles, supporting screening and monitoring processes, and ensuring adherence to global and local sanctions frameworks. The individual will collaborate with compliance, operations, and technology teams to refine controls, improve workflows, and contribute to the design and use of AI-enabled tools that enhance AML and sanctions monitoring in trade finance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of trade finance products and processes (e.g., letters of credit, guarantees, collections) and their associated risk profiles.
• Solid understanding of AML, sanctions, and financial crime regulations, including global regimes (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU) and relevant local requirements.
• Experience in transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer due diligence, and case investigation within banking or financial services.
• Analytical skills for reviewing complex documents, interpreting transaction flows, and identifying unusual or high-risk patterns.
• Ability to work with technology-driven environments, including familiarity with compliance tools, screening systems, and AI-enabled or data-driven solutions.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills for drafting alerts, reports, and recommendations, and for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and adherence to governance, risk, and compliance standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications in AML or sanctions (e.g., CAMS, CFE) are an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup in Greater Kuala Lumpur, managing time and priorities across office and remote work settings.