Experienced Associate Compliance Consultant (AWMS)

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Malaysia seeks an experienced professional to join their Compliance Solutions practice. You will support clients in the asset and wealth management sectors by providing regulatory compliance advice, conducting internal audits, and assessing risk management frameworks. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and 1-2 years of experience in compliance or internal audit. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in regulatory compliance, internal audit, or risk.
• Knowledge of local regulatory requirements for capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to clients on compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Conduct regulatory compliance reviews and provide recommendations.
• Draft clear and concise reports for clients.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Internal audit

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline

Job description

Job Description & Summary

Within our Risk & Compliance Solutions practice under Asset & Wealth Managed Services (AWMS), we support asset and wealth managers and other capital markets intermediaries to develop robust internal controls, optimise risk and compliance frameworks, and strengthen governance. You will be part of a fast-growing team of subject matter experts with extensive industry experience, working in a dynamic yet stable environment with flexibility and certainty in hours.

Job Description Summary

You will support clients in the asset and wealth management and broader capital markets space on regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management and internal controls. This includes providing regulatory advice, conducting compliance and internal audit reviews, assessing business processes and control environments, and helping to develop, implement and strengthen enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks. You will help clients operationalise regulatory changes, enhance their control environment and improve overall business performance.

Key accountabilities

• Providing advice to clients operating in the fund management industry, and other capital markets intermediaries (i.e. REIT managers, brokerages, corporate finance advisors and trust companies).
• Advising on and supporting the design and enhancement of compliance and risk management frameworks and monitoring programmes, including areas such as portfolio management, fund operations, AML/CFT, outsourcing, culture and conduct, technology risk and related regulatory requirements.
• Conducting regulatory compliance, business processes and controls reviews, including control assurance reporting to identifying gaps, assessing risks and providing recommendations for remediation
• Performing walk-through interviews, identifying key controls and tailoring audit procedures to evaluate the design and validate the operating effectiveness of internal controls in various business processes.
• Reviewing and recommending business process improvements to address control gaps and enhance efficiency where possible.
• Drafting clear, concise and well-structured reports and other deliverables, including articulation of scope, observations, findings, recommendations and relevant industry and regulatory developments.
• Providing outsourced compliance support to clients, including:
• Providing ongoing regulatory and compliance advice
• Preparing and/or reviewing regulatory reports and submissions
• Conducting compliance monitoring and preparing reports for senior management
• Operationalising changes and updates to regulations
• Assisting with AML/CFT and KYC reviews
• Supporting the development, implementation and strengthening of clients’ enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Managing key stakeholder relationships, including effective communication with clients’ senior management.
• Supporting engagement leaders and managers on key internal and external deliverables and other business requirements as needed.

Skills, experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline from a local or overseas university.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in regulatory compliance, internal audit, external audit, or risk and controls, preferably in a Big 4 firm, regulator, financial institution, or in-house internal audit/compliance function.
• Good understanding and interest in the asset management and/or private wealth management landscape.
• Knowledge of local regulatory requirements for capital markets intermediaries, including areas such as AML/CFT and technology-related requirements (e.g. technology risk management, cyber hygiene, business continuity).
• Good track record of academic achievements.
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail, and an analytical and enquiring mindset.
• Professional, confident and a highly motivated self-starter, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Positive attitude to learn and a strong team player.
• Able to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Possess strong values, personal integrity and emotional intelligence.

Availability and other details

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No

Job Posting End Date June 30, 2026

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.