Group FCC - Risk & Controls (Senior Manager)

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a Head of Financial Crime Compliance (Senior Manager) in Kuala Lumpur to lead the FCC and Third-Party Risk Management team. Anchoring local delivery to align with Group strategy, you will shape governance, reporting, and MI, while guiding policy updates and cross-functional rollout.

You'll bring substantial FCC/fraud risk/TPRM experience, strong risk assessment and incident management capabilities, and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a complex, matrixed

Qualifications

• Substantial FCC / fraud risk / TPRM experience in financial institutions.
• Risk assessment capability with 1.5 LOD advisory and incident management experience.
• Experience leading delivery in complex, matrix environments.
• Strong senior-stakeholder management and influencing without authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the KL FCC and TPRM team.
• Serve as local liaison with Group Head Office.
• Oversee governance, reporting rhythms and MI.
• Coordinate policy updates and implementation.
• Monitor control effectiveness, risks and escalation.
• Track regulatory developments and impact on Group requirements.

Skills

FCC

Fraud risk

TPRM

Risk assessment

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Incident management

Governance

Job description

Head of Financial Crime Compliance (Senior Manager)

Our client, a leading multinational FS, is seeking a senior compliance leader to anchor their Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) function in Kuala Lumpur. This is a permanent, high-impact role for someone ready to lead with authority and drive real outcomes across a complex global environment.

Why Apply?

This role puts you at the intersection of local leadership and Group strategy - bridging Head Office priorities with on-the-ground delivery. If you're a seasoned compliance professional looking for a role where your expertise and voice carry real weight, this is it.

The Role

A senior, wide-ranging mandate across leadership, governance, and delivery:

• Leading and developing the KL-based FCC and TPRM team
• Acting as the primary local liaison with Group Head Office
• Overseeing governance, reporting rhythms, and management information
• Coordinating policy updates and supporting implementation across functions
• Monitoring control effectiveness, risks, and escalation priorities
• Tracking regulatory developments and assessing their impact on Group requirements

What We're Looking For

A senior compliance professional with the breadth to lead and the judgment to escape:

• Substantial experience in FCC, fraud risk, or TPRM within a FI.
• Proven risk assessment capability with 1.5 LOD advisory and incident management experience (essential)
• Track record of leading delivery across complex, matrix environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills - credible at senior levels with the ability to influence without direct authority.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)