APAC Regional Compliance Leader

Honeywell PH/MY/SG/ID (Korn Ferry); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking a Regional Compliance Officer to lead APAC compliance across East Asia, ASEAN and Pacific regions from Kuala Lumpur. The role partners with senior leaders to translate global standards into actionable region-specific guidance.

You will drive risk assessments, training, investigations support, and post‑merger integration, ensuring controls, governance, and ethics are embedded in day-to-day business.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in compliance, legal or risk management.
• Subject matter expert in compliance or regulatory matters.
• Fluency in English (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted compliance partner embedded in APAC to advise senior management on risks, controls and remediation.
• Coordinate with SMEs to deliver risk assessments and track mitigation plans.
• Translate global standards into region-specific guidance for APAC operations.
• Reduce friction to enable faster, better-informed decision-making.
• Support internal investigations with Legal, HR and related functions.
• Develop and deliver APAC compliance training and awareness programs.
• Lead or support post‑acquisition integration from a compliance perspective.
• Track internal and external compliance trends and propose policy enhancements.
• Act as a trusted advisor and visible compliance leader within APAC.

Skills

English fluency

Compliance expertise

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

Honeywell is seeking a Regional Compliance Officer to lead APAC compliance across East Asia, ASEAN and Pacific regions from Kuala Lumpur. The role partners with senior leaders to translate global standards into actionable region-specific guidance.

You will drive risk assessments, training, investigations support, and post‑merger integration, ensuring controls, governance, and ethics are embedded in day-to-day business.