Assistant Manager, Shariah Compliance

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager for Shariah Compliance. This role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and fostering an ethics-based culture. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has over 3 years of compliance experience. Responsibilities include aligning compliance strategies with business goals and conducting internal reviews. The company values diversity and supports employee growth through comprehensive training programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Charity and community involvement initiatives

Diversity and Inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in compliance.
• Solid understanding of market conduct regulations.
• Experience in financial products and systems.

Responsibilities

• Align compliance strategy with business strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Promote ethics-based culture and provide relevant metrics.
• Support compliance during product development processes.
• Monitor sales practices and support implementation of risk indicators.
• Prepare Management Information and monthly reports.

Skills

Understanding of Insurance laws

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills (English and local language)

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Law

Job description

Assistant Manager, Shariah Compliance

Role Overview

Promotes an ethics-based culture, delivering practical solutions, guidance and training, identifies and manages less moderately complex Compliance Risks implementing policies, processes and controls related to the Compliance Risk Universe. Interacts with supervisory bodies whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the compliance strategy is aligned with the business strategy, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.
• Promote an ethics-based culture through training and awareness activities, and provide management with relevant metrics.
• Assess new laws and trends, their applicability, and implementation to Zurich’s operations in the jurisdiction, in alignment with Legal, to ensure all Market Conduct Risks are fully identified and managed.
• Support compliance advisory during product development and review processes by assessing conduct risks and ensuring alignment with fair customer outcomes, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform monitoring of sales practices and intermediary conduct, support the implementation of key risk indicators and targeted reviews, and work closely with distribution teams to strengthen governance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with relevant business and operational functions to embed Group and local regulatory requirements in business procedures and facilitate the design and implementation of operational controls.
• Prepare Management Information and monthly reports for the Group Compliance and relevant Committees.
• Perform Institutional Risk Assessments, identify any gaps, and take necessary actions to close those gaps.
• Conduct internal quality assurance reviews on business processes to ensure compliance with local and Group requirements.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor to support departmental objectives and regulatory compliance.

Job Requirements

• A solid understanding of Insurance and Takaful laws and regulations, best practices in compliance, and knowledge of financial products and systems.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Law, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of market conduct regulations and consumer protection frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a self-motivated attitude.
• Proactive, demonstrating initiative and continuously seeking areas for improvement.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and the local language.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.

At Zurich we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work we have a diverse mix of customers, and we want our employee base to reflect that.

Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics.

With the above in mind, we accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs, or culture.

We are committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity.

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.

We’re proud to have earned Great Place To Work® Certification™. Our company culture is our top priority! #GPTWcertified

Let’s continue to grow together!

Location(s): MY - Kuala Lumpur
Schedule: Full Time
Recruiter name: Jesreena Kaur