Compliance Manager

AirAsia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO

EIS

Job summary

AirAsia is seeking a senior compliance professional in Malaysia with 8+ years in regulatory/business settings, preferably within fintech or financial services startups. The role requires deep knowledge of e-money, AML, and privacy laws, plus strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

You will ensure governance, oversee licensure processes, and interact with regulators as needed. Ideal candidates are highly organized, ethical, and able to multi-task under pressure while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or MBA degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in regulatory/business environments, fintech, or financial services startups.
• Strong knowledge of e-money, AML, and related regulations.
• Familiarity with Moneylenders, Capital Markets, and data privacy laws is an advantage.
• Excellent research, writing and analytical abilities.
• Organized with attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Licensing: prepare and assist applications with local regulators to launch new financial services.
• Regulatory: advise on regulatory matters and engage with regulators as needed.
• Advisory: review governance policies and SOPs to ensure compliance.
• Compliance Assurance: perform gap analyses and compliance reviews.
• Other duties as determined by Compliance leadership.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Research & analysis

Written & spoken English

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional ethics

Interpersonal skills

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor's or MBA degree

Job description

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At least 8 years or more working experience

Working experience in a regulatory and business environment, fintech technology and/or a start-up specializing in financial services including but not limited to e-money and remittance. Working experience dealing with money lending business and operations, investment products and services is an added advantage

Excellent knowledge and understanding of E-Money regulations, Financial Services Act 2013, Money Services Business Act 2011, Anti-Money Laundering regulations. Familiarity with the Moneylenders Act, Capital Markets and Services Act 2007, Data protection and privacy laws is an added advantage

Articulate and possesses strong research, writing and analytical skills including logical abilities

Well organized, meticulous, attention to detail and able to multi-task

Strong commitment to ensure regulatory compliance

Ability to set priorities and work under pressure

High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Highly proficient in the English language (both written and spoken)

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization / diverse personalities

Professional appearance and demeanour

Requirement

• A Bachelors' or MBA degree
• At least 8 years or more working experience
• Working experience in a regulatory and business environment, fintech technology and/or a start-up specializing in financial services including but not limited to e-money and remittance. Working experience dealing with money lending business and operations, investment products and services is an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of E-Money regulations, Financial Services Act 2013, Money Services Business Act 2011, Anti-Money Laundering regulations. Familiarity with the Moneylenders Act, Capital Markets and Services Act 2007, Data protection and privacy laws is an added advantage
• Articulate and possesses strong research, writing and analytical skills including logical abilities
• Well organized, meticulous, attention to detail and able to multi-task
• Strong commitment to ensure regulatory compliance
• Ability to set priorities and work under pressure
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Highly proficient in the English language (both written and spoken)
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization / diverse personalities
• Professional appearance and demeanour

Responsibility

• Licensing: Preparing, assisting and conducting research in respect of the applications required to the local regulators for the requisite licenses, approvals and/or permits to launch and operate new financial services related products (including but not limited to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and other markets where the Group decides to expand its business operations)
• Regulatory: Provide advice on regulatory and compliance matters and regulations applicable to the business and its operations including engaging with local regulators where required
• Advisory side of compliance: Review, specify and advise on internal governance policies, assisting compliance including reviewing standard operating procedures (SOPs), processes and policies in place and advising for improvement where required including review of the business framework to ensure internal governance and compliance to the various laws and regulations applicable to the business and its operations
• Compliance Assurance: Execute compliance assurance through gap analysis, compliance review and testing etc
• Any other scope of work under the Compliance department as determined by the Group CLO and/or Compliance Officer

Benefits

• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS