Assistant Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Hong Leong Investment Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an Assistant Manager in Regulatory Compliance. This role involves assisting in planning and updating compliance programmes, conducting reviews, and providing training on compliance matters, particularly in AML/CFT. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 3 years of relevant work experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in compliance, risk management, or audit-related fields.
• Well-versed in BNM and/or SC regulations pertaining to AML.
• Able to work independently and under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Compliance in planning and updating the compliance programme.
• Conduct compliance review and testing according to the compliance plan.
• Prepare compliance report summarising the Bank’s overall management of compliance risk.
• Provide advisory on compliance matters including AML/CFT.
• Assist in providing training on compliance matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Law, or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Assist the Head of Compliance (HOC) / superior in planning and updating the compliance programme as per the latest Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) rules and regulations.

Conduct compliance review and testing in accordance to the compliance plan and programme, in particular pertaining to AML/CFT.

Prepare compliance report summarising the Bank’s overall management of compliance risk and escalate issue of non-compliance including providing preventive/corrective measures in mitigating compliance risk with focus on AML/CFT to the HOC and Senior Management.

Provide advisory to the business/operation unit on compliance matters including AML/CFT and the timely dissemination of BNM rules and regulations to the relevant business/operation unit.

Assist the HOC/superior in providing training to the business/operation unit on compliance matters including AML/CFT.

Assist to develop and update related Compliance Policies and Procedure.

Act as a contact point with regulators and assist in handling requests from regulators; and

Develop close relationship with the business/operation unit to engender a culture of compliance within the Bank.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Law, or any equivalent field.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in compliance, risk management, or audit-related fields.
• Well-versed in BNM and/or SC regulations pertaining to AML.
• Able to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.