Executive Director - Compliance

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Compliance professional to oversee adherence to laws and internal policies, focusing on AML/CFT/CPF and regulatory risk reduction across operations.

The role involves risk assessment, control testing, reporting to senior management, and guiding staff on regulatory requirements, including training and policy development.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional on Regulatory Compliance and AML/CFT/CPF.
• Degree in Banking/Finance/Accounting.
• 20+ years in handling/managing a compliance function in banking.
• Strong grasp of banking rules/regulations in regulatory, review, and AML/Sanctions areas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• People management and coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess compliance risk associated with the Bank’s activities and track material changes.
• Test internal controls and address deficiencies with corrective plans.
• Report to Senior Management and BRMC on compliance findings and analyses.
• Provide guidance and training on regulatory requirements including AML/Sanctions.
• Establish and maintain compliance-related policies and procedures (AML/Sanctions).
• Coordinate with regulators on AML/CFT/CPF matters and ensure regional/head office alignment.
• Support insourced compliance activities for branches and assist the compliance team.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT/CPF

Compliance governance

Education

Degree in Banking/Finance/Accounting

Job description

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Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

JOB SUMMARY

1. To assist the Head of Department/Chief Compliance Offcer to facilitate, implement and promote the compliance function and culture by overseeing compliance within the organisation and ensuring compliance with laws and regulatory requirements, policies and procedures with the focus to minimise regulatory risks, sanctions and reputational damage to the oganisations.
2. To assist the Head of Department/Chief Compliance Offcer in providing reasonable assurance to Senior Management and Board that there are effective and efficient policies in place, well understood by all employees, and that the Bank is complying with applicable regulatory requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Identification, assessment and monitoring of compliance risk

• Identify and assess the compliance risk associated with the Bank’s activities and keep up with material changes in the Bank’s business.
• Perform appropriate tests to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls put in place to manage compliance risk and promptly follow up on any identified deficiencies and plans to address such deficiencies.

Reporting of compliance risk

• Report to Senior Management and Board Risk Management Committee (“BRMC”) on a regular basis the findings and analyses of compliance risk.
• Prompt escalation of compliance issues to the Regional Office, Senior Management and Board Risk Management Committee (“BRMC”).
• Advise the Board, Senior Management and Officers on regulatory requirements.

Guidance and training

• Ensure that adequate training is provided to Officers of the Bank on relevant regulatory requirements inclusive of AML/Sanctions governing the Bank’s activities.
• To provide guidance to Officers of the Bank on the implementation of internal controls to manage compliance risk.

Policy and Procedure

• Establish, review and maintain the relevant compliance related policy and procedures, including AML/Sanctions.

Communication

• Liaise with the relevant regulators for Regulatory and Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing Terrorism/Countering Proliferation Financing (“AML/CFT/CPF”) matters.
• Maintain good communication with the Regional and Head Office’s personnel.

Handling Insource Compliance Functions

• Provides support on the compliance functions to the insourced of compliance activities from branch.

Others

• Provide support and guidance to the Compliance team members.
• Involve in compliance related “projects”.

AUTHORITY

Liaise with regulator on compliance related matters.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

1. Certified Professional on Regulatory Compliance and AML/CFT/CPF
2. Degree in Banking/Finance/Accounting
3. More than 20 years experiences in handling/managing a compliance function of a financial institution.
4. Strong grasp of banking rules and regulations in both Regulatory, Review, and AML/Sanctions areas.
5. Strong communication and inter-personal skill
6. People management and coaching skills