Assistant Manager - Legal, Compliance & Sustainability

NTT DATA Payment Services Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment services provider in Malaysia is seeking an experienced legal professional for a role focused on drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on compliance matters, and managing sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in corporate and regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on ESG sustainability. Strong drafting and communication skills are essential. The position requires work at Bandar Sri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of active legal practice or in-house experience in corporate and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in ESG Sustainability compliance is an advantage.
• Must be self-driven, meticulous, and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review APAC commercial contracts in the Payment/Fintech Industry.
• Advise on compliance matters including Regulatory Reporting and Audits.
• Liaise with Regulators and external parties on compliance issues.
• Manage an internal database for Legal, Compliance, and Sustainability documentation.
• Provide training on Group Compliance Policies and related practices.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Laws (Hons)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Assist in drafting and reviewing APAC commercial contracts in particular in the Payment / Fintech Industry.

Advise and provide support on legal and compliance matters, not limited to Regulatory and Compliance Reporting, Operational Compliance, periodic compliance monitoring and Audits.

Liaise with Regulators (BNM, Paynet and others) on regulatory matters and responses to regulators’ queries.

Liaise with external parties such as lawyers, auditors, consultants and other authorities.

Create and manage an internal database for Legal, Compliance and Sustainability documentation.

Provide awareness and training sessions on best practices applicable to Group Compliance Policies and other areas of legal and compliance.

Assist the Group Head, Legal, Compliance and Sustainability (“LCS”) in managing Legal, Compliance and Sustainability risks within the organisation.

Lead and support the Group Head of LCS on the Company’s Sustainability portfolio relating to review implementation and continuous improvement of the Sustainability policies, strategies, disclosure and practices in alignment with corporate goals and regulatory expectations.

Manage ESG/Sustainability related data and support ESG-related queries, due diligence and rating assessments for the Department.

Coordinate internal Sustainability awareness campaigns and training sessions.

Lead and support Sustainability projects, if any, and benchmark industry practice for improvement to the Company’s Sustainability policies.

Assist in other ad-hoc tasks and special projects assigned by the Group Head – Legal, Compliance & Sustainability.

Job Requirements

Candidate must have at least five (5) years of active legal practice or in-house specialising in the area of corporate, commercial and regulatory compliance.

Candidate with experience in ESG Sustainability compliance and APAC regional legal and compliance exposure will have an added advantage.

Good drafting, analytical, communication and presentation skills.

Must be self-driven, meticulous and has great enthusiasm.

Able to work independently with minimal supervision and under pressure.

Candidate must be willing to work at Bandar Sri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.

Education Requirements

Candidate must possess with at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Laws (Hons) or equivalent qualifications.

Pay range and compensation package

Salary and compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NTT Data Payment Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.