APAC Regional Compliance Leader

Honeywell Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking a Regional Compliance Officer for APAC based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will lead and continuously improve the compliance framework across East Asia, ASEAN and Pacific, partnering with business leaders to translate global standards into practical region-specific guidance.

We value strong integrity, deep regulatory knowledge, and ability to influence senior stakeholders. Fluency in English is essential, and JD or equivalent qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in compliance, legal, or risk management.
• Significant experience as a compliance subject matter expert, whether that is specific expertise in one area, e.g., anticorruption or broader regulatory compliance matters.
• Fluency in English (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted compliance partner embedded in the region to be closer to the day‑to‑day business activities. Advise senior management and business leaders on compliance risks, controls, and remediation strategies in a practical, business‑focused manner.
• The connector that will align the right compliance & regulatory experts to the table at the right time. Partner with subject matter experts to execute and communicate compliance risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans are effectively implemented and tracked.
• A practical advisor who helps translate global standards into clear, region‑specific guidance. Assess, monitor, and mitigate legal and compliance risks specific to APAC operations, including anticorruption, sanctions, export controls, trade, and antitrust.
• A regional partner focused on reducing friction and enabling decision‑making that is faster and better informed.
• Support internal investigations, including allegation intake, fact‑finding, documentation, and remediation, in coordination with Legal, HR, and other relevant functions.
• Develop, tailor, and deliver compliance training and awareness programs for employees and relevant external parties in APAC.
• Lead or support post‑acquisition integration activities from a compliance perspective, including remediation and audit closing actions.
• Track internal and external compliance trends in APAC and proactively recommend enhancements to policies, controls, and processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor and visible compliance leader within the APAC organization.

Skills

English fluency

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Honeywell is seeking a Regional Compliance Officer for APAC based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will lead and continuously improve the compliance framework across East Asia, ASEAN and Pacific, partnering with business leaders to translate global standards into practical region-specific guidance.

We value strong integrity, deep regulatory knowledge, and ability to influence senior stakeholders. Fluency in English is essential, and JD or equivalent qualifications are preferred.