Chief Compliance & Risk Lead – Labuan AML/STR

KJ ADVANCED INVESTMENT BANK LIMITED (KAIB); Labuan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Parking allowance

Job summary

KJ Advanced Investment Bank KAIB in Labuan, Malaysia, seeks a Designated Compliance Officer (DCO)/Head of Risk & Compliance to establish and lead the regulatory framework. The role emphasizes independence, strategic risk oversight, and strong liaison with regulators.

With 4–10 years in financial services compliance, you will drive AML/CFT programs, risk controls, and reporting, ensuring Labuan and international standards are met while embedding a culture of compliance across KAIB.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in financial services compliance.
• At least 2–3 years in banking or investment banking.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Experience liaising with authorities and performing regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee AML/CFT, compliance, and risk management frameworks, policies, and controls.
• Ensure full compliance with Labuan regulatory requirements and applicable international standards.
• Lead the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of compliance and regulatory risks across the organization.
• Establish and maintain an enterprise risk management framework aligned with the bank's risk profile.
• Oversee STR and all regulatory reporting obligations.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulators and relevant authorities on compliance and risk matters.
• Conduct compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and periodic internal reviews.
• Provide independent advisory to management on regulatory, compliance, and risk matters.
• Promote and embed a strong compliance and risk culture across the organization.
• Operate with independence and authority in reporting to senior management and the Board.

Skills

AML/CFT knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Independence

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

KJ Advanced Investment Bank KAIB in Labuan, Malaysia, seeks a Designated Compliance Officer (DCO)/Head of Risk & Compliance to establish and lead the regulatory framework. The role emphasizes independence, strategic risk oversight, and strong liaison with regulators.

With 4–10 years in financial services compliance, you will drive AML/CFT programs, risk controls, and reporting, ensuring Labuan and international standards are met while embedding a culture of compliance across KAIB.