Chief Compliance & Risk Director

SMBC Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regulatory and compliance training

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad (SMBCMY) is seeking an experienced compliance leader to oversee the bank's compliance functions, ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role focuses on minimising regulatory risks, sanctions exposure, and reputational risk, reporting to senior management and board risk committees.

The candidate will provide assurance on policies, guidance to officers, and training on AML/Sanctions.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance within financial institutions.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF controls and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risk within bank activities.
• Report findings to Senior Management and BRMC with analyses.
• Advise Board and management on regulatory requirements.
• Provide AML/Sanctions training and guidance to staff.
• Establish and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Communicate with regulators and regional offices on compliance matters.
• Support insourced compliance functions and related projects.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

AML/CFT/CPF

Policy and governance

Communication skills

People management

Education

Degree in Banking/Finance/Accounting

Job description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad (SMBCMY) is seeking an experienced compliance leader to oversee the bank's compliance functions, ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role focuses on minimising regulatory risks, sanctions exposure, and reputational risk, reporting to senior management and board risk committees.

The candidate will provide assurance on policies, guidance to officers, and training on AML/Sanctions.