Compliance Executive (COE Hub) Malaysia

Manulife Insurance Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a compliance officer to support the Global Wealth & Asset Management Compliance function. The role involves implementing compliance procedures, preparing reports for regulatory authorities, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance or law, experience in compliance or auditing, and strong communication skills. A hybrid working arrangement is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Diversity and inclusion support

Qualifications

• Experience in fund/asset management compliance or auditing is an advantage.
• Understanding of international financial markets and marketing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Implement compliance procedures and policies according to global standards.
• Prepare reports for regulatory authorities and institutional clients.
• Perform compliance monitoring and testing as assigned.
• Assist in compliance-related projects and handle queries.

Skills

Strong English written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of investment industry and securities laws

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to demonstrate initiative

Multi-lingual skills

Education

Graduate of finance, accounting, business, or law

Job description

Overview

This position is supporting the Malaysia Compliance COE function which was created as a global support role responsible for assisting the Global Wealth & Asset Management (GWAM) Compliance Center of Expertise (CoE) functions which provide Compliance support for GWAM Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) across GWAM business entities in Asia, Europe and North America.

Position Responsibilities

• Work closely with GWAM CoE Leads to implement compliance procedures and policies in accordance with GWAM Compliance global platforms and standards in support of all regulatory requirements and internal guidelines for GWAM and Manulife Investment Management.

• Assist in preparing reports for local and overseas regulatory authorities, and other third parties including the funds’ trustee, industry associations and institutional clients.

• Assist the Head of Compliance (Malaysia COE) in making recommendations for improvement of compliance policies and processes, or support process efficiency and effectiveness.

• Performing compliance monitoring and testing as assigned.

• Assisting in compliance related projects as assigned, including transition of new workload into the CoE compliance teams.

• Assisting in handling queries from CoE team members and sharing best practices to help build the CoE Compliance team.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of finance, accounting, business, law, and/or related professional qualification is an added advantage.

• Experience in fund / asset management compliance, audit, financial intermediaries or regulator is an added advantage.

• Knowledge of investment industry, securities laws, rules and regulations, international financial markets, and marketing guidelines.

• Strong English written and verbal communication skills, multi-lingual an advantage.

• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of initiative and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

• Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid