Assistant Manager, Governance & Policy

Sime Darby Property Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in Petaling Jaya is seeking a Compliance Manager to assist in implementing the compliance management framework. You will lead compliance risk management efforts, develop policies, and provide training for staff. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to shape compliance practices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Professional Degree/Certificate required.
• Experience in Risk, Governance, and Audit is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing compliance management framework.
• Lead compliance risk management and reporting.
• Train employees on compliance-related topics.

Skills

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Degree/Certificate

Job description

Job Purpose

To assist CRICO and Head, Integrity & Compliance to implement the Group’s compliance management framework, methodology, system and programs for the Group as planned directed.

Job Responsibilities

A) Compliance Management

• Research, recommend, and enhance (where appropriate) Compliance Management’s roadmap, policy, charter, framework, methodology and system.
• Provide advisory for the establishment of the governance structure required at Group, Business and Operating Units, including Joint Ventures Companies, where applicable.
• Lead or assist in the management of key compliance risk of the Group (identification, mitigation, monitoring and reporting)
• Lead in the development and enhancement to the Group’s compliance risk appetite and measurements, tailored to the Group’s industry (how much risk that can be taken).
• Lead the development and/or enhancement of compliance standards and process as part of compliance mitigation risk strategies.
• Perform compliance validation and report results thereafter, where applicable.
• Coordinate the Group's Compliance Management efforts.
• Prepare and provide ongoing compliance-related education, briefings and trainings for employees, where required.
• Implement and manage the operations of the compliance management framework as designed.

B) Policy Development and Management

• Lead the end-to-end development, review, and update to the Group’s Code of Business Conduct, Group Policies & Authorities and Limits of Authorities that govern key aspects of the Group’s business.
• Provide advisory and/or direct enquiries on Group policies to internal stakeholders.
• Assist business units in the development of key supplemental policies, where required.

C) Third Party Risk Management

• Custodian for the Group’s Third-Party Risk Management Framework and its applicable policies and standard.
• Review results of the due diligence carried out on high risk rated third parties.
• Provide recommendations to reduce the third-party risk exposure to the Group.

D) Compliance Risk Management – Transaction Review

• Participate in the transaction review to ensure compliance risks are managed to the acceptable level.
• Provide feedback on compliance risk identified, including potential risk mitigation strategies that could be adopted to reduce the risk exposure to the Group.

E) Compliance Reporting

• Prepare the draft Group Compliance reports to Head, Integrity & Compliance for review and subsequent CRICO for approval. The respective reports are to be prepared in a timely manner, accurate and with adequate quality information that can be used for decision and/or information purposes.

F) Compliance Administration/Operations(department role)

• Assist Head, Integrity & Compliance and CRICO to manage compliance or other resources assigned to deliver mandate and agreed KPIs
• Provide regular and timely update to Head, Integrity & Compliance and CRICO on the status of compliance activities undertaken by the GCO team.
• Managed assigned team members (if any) by ensuring team members execute their work in an objective and independent manner and assignments are carried out and ensure high quality standards, consistency and effectiveness in the reporting of all review issues and recommendations. Proper profiling, follow-up and recommendation to Head, Integrity & Compliance / CRICO for closure of issues.
• Provide the necessary information and support to GRM team to ensure the Risk and Compliance Annual Plan and Programs are executed in a timely manner.

G) Other Functions

• Management of Group Compliance Office communication, tools and facilitates using appropriate methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Assist in the development of tools and systems which support the compliance environment, including coordinating and managing the implementation of tools and systems.
• Establishing clear working relationships with operating teams, so that there is no overlap or duplication of functions and responsibilities in managing risks and controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned, when required.

H) Externally Focus – Industry Best Practice

• Be aware of the current compliance risk and its best practices in the industry.
• Investigate and research emerging risks and trends in the industry, provide insights and recommendations to the Head, Integrity & Compliance, CRICO or management where appropriate.
• Provide necessary feedback/briefing of the changes in the industry to CRICO/GMD/RMC/Board.
• Continuous improvement of Compliance Management Framework.

Education/ Professional Qualification

• Possess at least a Professional Degree/Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma
• Risk, Governance and Audit related education will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience

• At least 2 years in current position (Manager), with relevant work experience. Property Development/real estate experience will be an added advantage.
• At least 8 years of overall work experience.
• Driven, analytical, good attention to detail and ability to work well independently and in a team environment.