Compliance & Risk Officer

Sunway Fintech Services; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunway Fintech Services in Malaysia is seeking a Compliance & Risk professional to ensure regulatory alignment and robust governance across the organization.

You will conduct risk and compliance assessments, develop frameworks, and guide staff on privacy, cybersecurity, and control practices. Collaboration with auditors and regulators will be needed.

This role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to translate complex regulations into practical controls.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in a related field (law, management, finance or accounting).
• 3–5 years' experience in compliance, risk or internal audit.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Strong writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, audit and monitor risk, compliance and governance across functions.
• Develop, implement and improve risk management frameworks and controls.
• Review new products and initiatives from a compliance perspective.
• Provide guidance and training on compliance and cybersecurity best practices.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors and external parties as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of PDPA, GDPR, ISO standards and CCRIS where applicable.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Audit experience

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sunway Fintech, an innovative solution designed to simplify and enhance your personal and business financial managements. Our platform curates a diverse range of offerings from approved fintech providers including cross-border transfer, supply chain financing, lending, insurance, and more - all in one place. With robust security and easy accessibility, we empower our users to take control of their financial future with ease.

For more info, you may visit: https://sunwayfintech.com/

Job Description:

Responsible to ensure the Company operates within regulatory guidelines and manages

potential risks effectively. This includes identifying, assessing, auditing and monitoring the

adequacy of the Company’s risk, compliance and governance efforts/framework across

various business functions, recommend preventive and corrective measures, investigate any

violations and elevate issues to management.

Conduct risk and compliance assessment across various business functions to

identify potential threats/non-compliance and opportunities for improvement.

Develop, implement and continuously improve frameworks, policies, procedures,

processes and controls, etc. to ensure Company’s compliance with the applicable

laws, regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to Credit Reporting

Conduct due diligence on potential client and vendor (such as onboarding review and

Liaise with internal and external auditors as well as regulators on audit, regulatory

Investigate compliance breaches, control failures, and regulatory issues, and escape

significant matters to management.

Review new products, projects, system enhancements, and business initiatives from

a compliance and risk perspective.

Providing guidance and training to staff on compliance-related matters, cybersecurity

best practices, policies, and procedures.

Keep abreast on legal, compliance and risk management issues and relevant industry

trends, emerging technologies and trends in cybersecurity.

Promote and develop compliance awareness and risk culture in the Company; and

Perform any other duties as and when assigned from time to time.

Job Requirement:

At least Bachelor's Degree in a related field, preferably in law, management,

business, finance or accounting.

Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, Certified Risk Manager) may be preferred.

Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a compliance, risk or compliance/operational audit role.

Good understanding of the regulatory requirements and interpretation of rules and guidance issued by the relevant authorities.

Experience in policy development, compliance monitoring and testing, process reviews, consent audits, and internal controls assessment.

Aptitude for accuracy and attention to details.

Strong writing, investigative, reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Familiar and competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Powerpoint).

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Added Advantages:

Experience in a Credit Reporting Agency, fintech, financial services, or regulated environment.

Familiarity with specific regulatory frameworks (e.g., PDPA, GDPR, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).

Familiarity with Bank Negara Malaysia requirements and CCRIS operations. Experience with risk assessment methodologies (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000).

Experience in regulatory reviews, internal investigations, and remediation programmes.

Knowledge of information security, data privacy & governance, and technology risk management.

*Please note that the internal job designation may differ from what is listed in the advertisement.

Sunway Fintech is a subsidiary of Sunway Berhad, which is one of Southeast Asia's leading conglomerates founded in 1974 and listed on Bursa Malaysia.

We are committed to establishing a platform that connects individuals and businesses to seamless end-to-end financial services. These services are made available through our trusted fintech partners, and currently include cross-border remittance, credit reporting, invoice factoring, insurance, and financing solutions. As a platform, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers.

Sunway Fintech is a subsidiary of Sunway Berhad, which is one of Southeast Asia's leading conglomerates founded in 1974 and listed on Bursa Malaysia.

We are committed to establishing a platform that connects individuals and businesses to seamless end-to-end financial services. These services are made available through our trusted fintech partners, and currently include cross-border remittance, credit reporting, invoice factoring, insurance, and financing solutions. As a platform, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers.