Manager – AML/CFT/CPF Advisory & Transaction Monitoring

About the role

PWC’s Risk Services team is looking for a motivated Manager to lead AML, CFT and CPF advisory work for deposit‑taking financial institutions. You will design, optimise and validate transaction monitoring frameworks that meet regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform technical assessments of transaction monitoring systems, including scenario design, rule logic, threshold calibration and alert tuning.
• Analyse system performance using data‑driven metrics such as false‑positive/negative rates, typology coverage and risk alignment.
• Advise clients on selection, implementation and enhancement of platforms such as Actimize, Mantas, SAS and other solutions.
• Conduct independent model validation and testing to ensure regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Develop typology‑based detection scenarios aligned with FATF guidance and local regulator expectations.
• Collaborate with Risk Services peers and other PwC lines of business to deliver integrated advisory solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Law or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA or CFE are highly preferred.
• Minimum 6 years AML/CFT/CPF experience, with at least 3 years focused on transaction monitoring in deposit‑taking institutions.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., BNM, FATF) and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project leadership abilities.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with transaction monitoring platforms (Actimize, Mantas, SAS).
• Data‑analytics proficiency in SQL, Python and Tableau.
• Familiarity with machine‑learning or AI‑enabled monitoring solutions.