APAC Regional Compliance Leader

Honeywell International Inc; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell International Inc in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a Regional Compliance Officer to lead and continually improve the APAC compliance framework across East Asia, ASEAN, and Pacific.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, advise on risk, controls and remediation, deliver region-specific guidance, and drive training, investigations, and post‑acquisition integration.

The role requires 12–15 years in compliance with a JD or equivalent, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management.
• Significant SME expertise in compliance such as anti-corruption, sanctions, or broader regulatory matters.
• Fluency in English (written and oral).
• Experience leading APAC compliance programs in a multinational setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted compliance partner embedded in APAC to advise senior management on risks, controls, and remediation strategies.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to execute risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans are implemented and tracked.
• Translate global standards into APAC-specific guidance and monitor regulatory changes across the region.
• Lead or support investigations and compliance training for employees and external stakeholders in APAC.
• Drive post-acquisition integration from a compliance perspective and coordinate remediation and audit actions.

Skills

Compliance

Regulatory

APAC experience

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Honeywell International Inc in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a Regional Compliance Officer to lead and continually improve the APAC compliance framework across East Asia, ASEAN, and Pacific.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, advise on risk, controls and remediation, deliver region-specific guidance, and drive training, investigations, and post‑acquisition integration.

The role requires 12–15 years in compliance with a JD or equivalent, and strong English communication.