Assistant Manager, Compliance

Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd (KPRJ) seeks an experienced professional to lead regulatory and business compliance initiatives in Malaysia. You will support the implementation of the Regulatory & Business Compliance Framework, coordinate obligations, maintain registers, and drive awareness programs across business units.

Ideal candidates will bring a Bachelor's in Law, 8+ years of compliance experience, strong knowledge of Malaysian laws, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' relevant working experience in legal and regulatory compliance.
• Professional certification in compliance or related disciplines is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian laws, regulatory requirements, and regulatory & business compliance practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills.
• Good communication, stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and enhancement of the Group's Regulatory & Business Compliance Framework.
• Coordinate the identification, assessment and monitoring of regulatory and business compliance obligations.
• Maintain compliance registers and related compliance documentation.
• Conduct compliance reviews and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards and management papers.
• Provide compliance advisory support to business units.
• Coordinate compliance awareness programmes, training and communication initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, external stakeholders and internal departments.
• Support strategic compliance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

• Support the implementation and enhancement of the Group's Regulatory & Business Compliance Framework.
• Coordinate the identification, assessment and monitoring of regulatory and business compliance obligations.
• Maintain compliance registers and related compliance documentation.
• Conduct compliance reviews and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards and management papers.
• Provide compliance advisory support to business units.
• Coordinate compliance awareness programmes, training and communication initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, external stakeholders and internal departments.
• Support strategic compliance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' relevant working experience in legal and regulatory compliance.
• Professional certification in compliance or related disciplines is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian laws, regulatory requirements, and regulatory & business compliance practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills.
• Good communication, stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn. Bhd. (KPRJ) was incorporated on November 8, 1995 as a private limited company wholly owned by the State Government of Johor. Over the years, KPRJ has built a reputation as a major developer in social and infrastructural projects for the state of Johor. KPRJ provides real estate investment and ventures in infrastructure development.

KPRJ is a key player in Johor’s physical development with businesses that encompass property development, plantation as well as construction and infrastructure.

Being the investment arm of Johor, KPRJ is one of the stakeholders in the Iskandar Malaysia development through its role as one of the key shareholders in Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB). Currently, KPRJ is also a shareholder in Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Iskandar Waterfront City Berhad, and Southkey City Sdn. Bhd.