Assistant Manager, Project Compliance

Hong Leong Assurance Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assurance company in Malaysia seeks a Compliance Executive. The role involves preparing compliance risk reports, supporting business units with compliance matters, and conducting compliance reviews. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in law or a related field, with 3+ years of compliance experience, ideally within the insurance sector. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the compliance field.
• Experience in insurance product development is advantageous.
• Well-versed in compliance knowledge and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and regular reports and analysis of compliance risk.
• Provide oversight and support to Business Units on compliance matters.
• Conduct gap analyses and risk-based compliance reviews.
• Track regulatory changes and implementation issues.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness materials.
• Stay updated on compliance trends and developments.
• Contribute to process improvements and team initiatives.
• Review product documents and marketing materials.
• Assist in maintaining compliance governance documents.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Carry out tasks assigned by senior Compliance team members.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or a related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and regular reports and analysis of compliance risk for internal committees and management.
• Provide oversight and support to Business Units on general compliance matters and adoption of Group policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Conduct gap analyses and risk‑based compliance reviews on business processes to identify gaps, promptly elevate issues or risks, and work with the Business Unit to implement remedial actions.
• Track regulatory changes, communication updates, and implementation/issue tracking.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness materials.
• Stay updated on compliance‑related trends and developments to support the team’s advisory and governance function.
• Contribute to process improvements and team initiatives as needed.
• Identify learning and growth opportunities for self to ensure career growth.
• Review product documents and marketing materials to ensure regulatory and customer‑protection standards are met.
• Assist in maintaining compliance governance documents and project tracking.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to support compliance objectives.
• Carry out tasks assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Project Compliance, or other senior Compliance team members and ensure regulatory requirements are adhered to.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the compliance field; experience in insurance product development is an added advantage.
• Well‑versed in compliance knowledge and governance frameworks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross‑functional teams.

Application Questions

• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Risk and Compliance Executive?
• How many years’ experience do you have in the insurance industry?