Assistant Manager, Compliance and Risk Management

iFAST Capital; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

iFAST Capital in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Manager, Compliance and Risk Management to develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls across the organisation.

You will monitor regulatory developments, provide advisory support to senior management on governance and risk issues, and prepare reports for regulators and the Board. The role requires strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate regulatory and operational risks.
• Provide compliance advisory and support to Senior Management and business units on regulatory, governance, and risk-related matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate updates to employees in a timely manner.
• Conduct compliance monitoring, surveillance, and testing to assess adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to regulators including the Securities Commission Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, and Bank Negara Malaysia.
• Present compliance reports to Senior Management, Risk Committee, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in Board and Committee meetings coordination and liaison with Company Secretary on governance matters.
• Design and deliver compliance training to promote regulatory awareness across the organisation.
• Advise on Unit Trust Management and securities laws in advising the business and performing oversight.
• Act as liaison with regulators, external/internal auditors for inquiries and inspections.
• Perform ad-hoc compliance duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

English proficiency

Mandarin (optional)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Risk Management

Job description

Assistant Manager, Compliance and Risk Management

Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate regulatory and operational risks and ensure ongoing adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.

Provide compliance advisory and support to Senior Management and business units on regulatory, governance, and risk-related matters.

Monitor regulatory developments and communicate relevant regulatory updates, guidance, and notices to employees in a timely manner.

Conduct compliance monitoring, surveillance, and testing to assess adherence to iFAST policies, internal standards, and regulatory requirements.

Prepare and submit regulatory reports and returns to regulators, including the Securities Commission Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, and Bank Negara Malaysia.

Prepare and present compliance reports to Senior Management, the Risk Committee, the Board of Directors, and other relevant stakeholders, as required.

Assist in the organisation and preparation of Board and Committee meetings, including liaison with the Company Secretary on corporate secretarial and governance matters.

Assist in designing, delivering, and maintaining compliance and regulatory training programmes to promote a strong compliance culture and regulatory awareness across the organisation.

Apply and maintain sound working knowledge of Unit Trust Management and securities laws, guidelines, and regulatory requirements in advising the business and performing compliance oversight.

Act as the primary liaison with regulators, external auditors, and internal auditors in relation to compliance-related enquiries, inspections, and information requests.

Perform ad-hoc compliance-related duties as assigned by Senior Management from time to time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of compliance experience within the financial services or capital markets industry.

Sound knowledge of and familiarity with capital market laws, rules, and regulatory requirements.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.

Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Independent, detail-oriented, and able to exercise sound judgment in a regulated environment.

Note: Job responsibilities / requirements are representative and are not intended to be a detailed list. Other tasks/abilities may be required of the incumbent, relative to the specific assignment.