COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Shariq Partners (M) Sdn Bhd; Kepong; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shariq Partners (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Compliance Specialist to assess regulatory risks and develop robust risk management strategies. The role involves leading internal reviews, investigations, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements across departments.

The ideal candidate will have professional Regulatory Compliance certification, English and Bahasa Malaysia fluency, and experience in banking/financial services, debt collection, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Regulatory compliance knowledge and practical application.
• Experience in audits and investigations is advantageous.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC and data privacy requirements.
• Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Conduct or direct internal investigations of compliance issues.
• Oversee and monitor activities for compliance with regulations.
• Promote and educate management and staff on compliance standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Audit & investigation

AML/KYC

Data privacy

Policy development

Education

Certification/Advanced Certification in Regulatory Compliance

Degree in Business Management/Finance

Job description

Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies.

Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.

Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.

Oversee and monitor activities for compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

Candidate must possess Professional Certificate in Regulatory Compliance or equivalent.

Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia,

Requires good written, oral, and reading communication skills in English & Bahasa Melayu.

At least 2 Year(s) of working experience in collection/receivable or related field & Legal knowledge is an advantage.

Preferably Junior Executive specialized in Banking/Financial Services, Call Centre, Debt Collection Agency or equivalent.

Knowledge in FDCP, FSA/IFSA, Anti-Money Laundering, Know-Your-Customer Due Diligence, Data Privacy issues and other regulatory requirements.

Hands on experience in audit, investigation, training, policy development and process improvement.

Develop standards of conduct and policies and procedures to promote compliance with legal and ethical requirements.

Recommend and monitor internal systems and control to carry out the organisation's standards, policies, and procedures.

Determine an appropriate strategy/approach to promote compliance and inform and educate Management and Employees.

Conduct internal audit and investigations for the purpose of identifying troublesome issues and deficient areas and potential breaches in compliance.

This job is particularly essential in heavily regulated industries such as financial services.

Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.

Must be multitask oriented, organized, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Good interpersonal, negotiation, organizational and report writing skills.

Education

Must possess minimum a Certification / Advanced Certification in Regulatory Compliance, or Certification in AML/CFT or equivalent.

Degree in Business Management, Finance or related fields.