Senior Executive, Financial Crime

Key responsibilities:

• Support compliance risk assessments, including annual Compliance Risk Assessment, National Risk Assessment, Sanction Risk Assessment and Institutional Risk Assessment, ensuring adherence to internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide advisory and guidance to operational teams particularly Underwriting, Servicing, and Claims & IT on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF), and Sanctions-related matters. Collaborate with different functions, driving completion of deliverables to meet compliance objectives.
• Manage AML-related system enhancement or  projects, ensuring delivery within defined scope, timelines, and quality standards.
• Design and deliver training programs and awareness initiatives to ensure compliance and enhance organizational knowledge.
• Undertake additional assignments as required by Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance or Head of Compliance or Chief Compliance Officer.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Preferred experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF), Sanctions, or Financial Crime Compliance within insurance sector.
• Professional certification from AICB or ACAMS is highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with screening databases such as World-Check, Dow Jones, and LexisNexis to support sanctions and financial crime compliance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively.
• Experience with insurance regulatory examinations is an advantage.

At Zurich we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work we have a diverse mix of customers, and we want our employee base to reflect that.
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With the above in mind, we accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs, or culture.
We are committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity.

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At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step. We’re proud to have earned Great Place To Work® Certification™. Our company culture is our top priority! #GPTWcertified

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Location(s): MY - Kuala Lumpur
Schedule: Full Time
Recruiter name: Jesreena Kaur