Compliance Lead

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH is seeking an experienced Compliance Lead in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this role, you will implement and enhance the Company's Compliance Programme, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and internal standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies, at least 8 years of experience in Compliance, and strong communication skills. This position is crucial for safeguarding the Company's reputation in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in Compliance, preferably in oil & gas.
• Strong knowledge of anti-corruption and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Implement compliance programmes across TotalEnergies.
• Monitor application of Company rules and procedures.
• Conduct third-party screening and due diligence.

Skills

Compliance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Domain Finance, Governance and Information, Legal Affairs

Type of contract Regular position

Experience Minimum 6 years

Are you passionate about ethics, integrity and compliance in a highly regulated environment? We are seeking an experienced Compliance Lead to implement and continuously enhance the Company’s Compliance Programme, helping to safeguard reputation, promote a strong speak‑up culture and ensure adherence to applicable laws and internal standards across TotalEnergies’ operations in Malaysia.

Activities

Your Impact

As a key member of the Compliance team, you will:

• Implement and animate compliance programmes (trainings and awareness, integrity communications, conflict-of-interest declaration exercise) across TEPMY.
• Circulate Company rules and procedures and monitor their effective application.
• Perform compliance duties required by applicable directives and procedures, including due diligence tasks and facilitation of audits/controls.
• Conduct and document third‑party screening and due diligence (including KYC checks: Politically Exposed person, corruption, sanctions, reputational risks) and ensure proper evidence and traceability.
• Draft, enhance and advise on compliance policies; provide guidance to departments.
• Support corruption risk assessments and anti‑corruption audits; coordinate Anti‑Corruption Accounting Control (ACAC) annual exercise.
• Monitor e‑learning completion and performance indicators, report participation levels and follow‑up actions.
• Ensure monitoring of local actions to confirm proper execution of the Compliance Programme, directives and norms; contribute to periodic and annual reporting.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably directed by the Compliance Officer and Compliance Coordinator.

Candidate Profile

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies or a closely related field from a recognised university.
• At least 8 years’ experience in Compliance, preferably within a regulated or oil & gas environment.
• Strong knowledge of anti‑corruption, compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality and good organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to train, advise and challenge constructively.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills, with proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Why TotalEnergies?

You will play a critical role in protecting the Company’s reputation, strengthening ethical culture and ensuring robust compliance governance in a highly regulated operating environment.