Compliance Manager, Risk & Controls — First Line

Hong Leong Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a seasoned compliance professional to embed the regulatory framework across the division and act as the primary liaison with Group Compliance. You will support day-to-day compliance queries, review guidelines, and assist with audit coordination and remediation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, and excellent English communication skills, with a focus on risk management and wealth management regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, banking, finance, law, or related discipline.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Strong understanding of wealth management products, services, and regulatory risks.

Responsibilities

• Support embedding and operation of the bank's Compliance framework within the Division per Malaysia guidelines.
• Act as liaison between Business and Group Compliance for day-to-day queries and compliance/audit solutions.
• Review regulatory guidelines, Board Policies, Procedures, and product launch docs for compliance alignment.
• Design and deliver compliance training to promote a risk-aware culture.
• Coordinate audits, gather documentation, and remediate audit findings in a timely manner.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Audit management

Data privacy

AML/CFT

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, banking, finance, law, or related discipline

Job description

Hong Leong Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a seasoned compliance professional to embed the regulatory framework across the division and act as the primary liaison with Group Compliance. You will support day-to-day compliance queries, review guidelines, and assist with audit coordination and remediation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, and excellent English communication skills, with a focus on risk management and wealth management regulatory knowledge.