Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

About Matrixport:

Founded in 2019, Matrixport is a global digital asset financial services platform bridging traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem through technology and regulatory compliance. The company has grown into a unicorn with a valuation exceeding US$1 billion. Matrixport and its subsidiaries maintain a licensed and regulated footprint across major financial centres, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Matrixport manages over US$7 billion in assets and offers institution-grade services spanning custody, wealth and yield management, structured products, and trading solutions. The firm focuses on building secure, compliant, and scalable digital financial services for global clients.

For more information, visit www.matrixport.com

Why Join Us:

At Matrixport, we tackle complex problems as a team. We encourage openness and promote transparency, respect, and inclusivity. Every team member is valued and has a voice that can be heard. We are always in search of intellectually curious and entrepreneurial individuals who are keen on making an impact in the crypto ecosystem and in building a better product for the next one billion users.

About the Role:

The AML Specialist plays a critical role in helping Matrixport combat financial crimes. As part of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Monitoring & Investigations Team, you will be responsible for conducting Know-Your-Transaction (KYT) monitoring for our key clients. Additionally, you will actively contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our compliance controls, ensuring Matrixport adheres to both internal and industry standards for AML. We are looking for a candidate based in Malaysia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor day-to-day transactions for suspicious activity and behavior.
• Assist in the deployment and optimization of various RegTech tools that Matrixport subscribes to.
• Supervise junior team members to ensure accurate alert resolution and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Continuously contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify inefficiencies and control risks, propose relevant solutions, and oversee their implementation.
• Escalate issues arising from transaction monitoring duties as necessary, ensuring proper resolution.
• Make informed assessments based on thorough analysis, ensuring all relevant issues and risks are addressed and mitigated.
• Maintain and update compliance control lists, logs, and other relevant documentation.
• Represent Matrixport as an ambassador, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, client satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• University degree in Accountancy, Business, Economics, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline.
• At least one year of experience in AML/FCC within the financial services, fintech, or payment industry. Experience working with cryptocurrency exchanges is a plus.
• Familiarity with RegTech tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, Solidus Labs, or Notabene.
• Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising on work quality.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese, with the ability to handle documents and databases in Chinese and liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders

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