Job Description

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The FCC List Management Executive is a specialist role responsible for the timely acquisition, maintenance, and quality assurance of all external and internal watchlists used for sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening across the firm's monitoring systems. The incumbent will report to the Manager, Compliance (Financial Crime Compliance List & Name Screening Management) and will be responsible for reviewing and monitoring the appeals of blacklisted customers..
Monitor official government and regulatory sources (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU, HMT) for updates to global sanctions and embargo lists. Acquire, validate, and prepare data files for uploading new or updated lists into the screening systems. Manage and update internal watchlists (e.g., terminated accounts, high-risk individuals) as directed by the Compliance Officer. Execute the upload process for new or changed sanctions and PEP data into the firm's core screening engine(s). Perform quality assurance (QA) and regression testing on list updates before and after implementation to ensure the changes do not disrupt system performance or alert generation accuracy. Conduct regular reviews and reconciliation of the lists within the screening system against source data to ensure completeness and accuracy. Identify and correct data anomalies, formatting issues, or discrepancies in the screening lists. Maintain detailed and auditable records and change logs for all list updates, including date of implementation, source file, and validation results. Document all procedures, ensuring the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for list management are current and reflect best practices. Provide subject matter expertise and supporting evidence related to list governance during internal audits, regulatory exams, and independent reviews.

RequirementsA candidate with at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, PostGraduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Finance//Banking/Actuarial Science/Mathematics or equivalent. Minimum 1 year of working experience in a banking or financial institution with specialization in AML/CFT. Good command of English, both written and spoken. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in MS Office applications. About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our "Digital at the Core" ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.