Fintech Compliance Officer - Malaysia

Crowdo; Kuala Lumpur; Híbrido; MYR 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Crowdo is seeking a Fintech Compliance Officer – Malaysia for a full-time hybrid role in Kuala Lumpur. You will design, implement, and monitor compliance frameworks to align Crowdo’s operations with Malaysian regulatory requirements and internal policies.

The role covers risk assessments, reporting obligations, licensing filings, and staff training, with collaboration across departments and management to embed robust controls and maintain regulatory compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in compliance, legal, risk or audit in capital markets, banking/financial services, or fintech sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian capital markets regulations, especially the SC’s Guidelines on Recognized Markets and AML/CFT requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and enforce policies and procedures in a regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work with internal teams and regulators.
• Ability to work independently, with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with the CMSA and AML/CFT laws and related regulations.
• Oversee and enforce the company’s internal compliance framework, policies, and SOPs.
• Liaise with the Securities Commission Malaysia and other authorities on filings, audits, or inquiries.
• Monitor regulatory changes and inform management of impacts on the business.
• Deliver internal training and awareness programs on compliance obligations.
• Lead internal reviews and risk assessments related to compliance and governance.
• Investigate and report compliance breaches and recommend remediation actions.

Conocimientos

Regulatory knowledge

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Crowdo is a digital financial solutions platform serving medium and small enterprises in emerging markets.

Role Description

The Fintech Compliance Officer – Malaysia is a full-time, hybrid role based in WP. Kuala Lumpur, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring compliance frameworks to ensure Crowdo’s operations align with Malaysian regulatory requirements and internal policies. The individual will perform regular compliance reviews, oversee reporting obligations, and support licensing and regulatory filings. Day-to-day tasks include conducting risk and gap assessments, reviewing customer onboarding and transactions for regulatory compliance, and internal stakeholders on compliance obligations. The role also involves collaborating with other departments and senior management teams to embed robust controls, delivering compliance training, and responding to regulatory inquiries or audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Securities Commission’s Guidelines on Recognized Markets, Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA), Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism laws, and other relevant regulations.
• Oversee and enforce the company’s internal compliance framework, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Liaise directly with the Securities Commission Malaysia and other relevant authorities on regulatory filings, submissions, audits, or inquiries.
• Monitor and update the management team on changes in the regulatory landscape that impact the business.
• Provide internal training and awareness programs to ensure all staff understand their compliance obligations.
• Lead internal reviews and risk assessments related to compliance and governance.
• Investigate and report compliance breaches and recommend remediation or disciplinary actions when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in compliance, legal, risk or audit in capital markets, banking/ financial services, or fintech sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian capital markets regulations, especially the SC’s Guidelines on Recognized Markets and AML/CFT requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and enforce policies and procedures in a regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work with internal teams and regulators.
• Ability to work independently, with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail.