# Head, *Compliance*Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPermanent#### Duties & Responsibilities* 1. Compliance Strategy & Governance* Define and own the end-to-end compliance strategy aligned with BNM and MSB regulatory requirements in Malaysia, enabling fast, sustainable growth.* Build and continuously evolve scalable governance frameworks (policies, controls, risk appetite) that keep pace with business expansion.* Position compliance as a growth enabler — embedding discipline without slowing execution.* 2. Regulatory Management & Industry Engagement* Act as the primary interface with regulators (BNM), demonstrating strong authority in the MSB regulatory landscape.* Lead all regulatory submissions, licensing matters, audits, and reviews with precision — ensuring zero surprises.* Maintain active engagement with MAMSB (Malaysia Association of Money Services Business) to stay ahead of regulatory changes and industry practices.* 3. Financial Crime & Risk Control (AML/CFT)* Own and strengthen AML/CFT/CPF frameworks including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and reporting obligations.* Proactively identify emerging risks and translate them into practical, scalable controls.* Ensure timely, accurate investigation and reporting of suspicious activities in line with BNM expectations.* 4. Business Integration & Enablement* Partner closely with Product, Tech, and Business teams to embed compliance into product design and operations from day one.* Translate regulatory complexity into clear, execution-ready solutions that enable speed.* Provide strong, independent challenge — balancing innovation with regulatory discipline.* 5. Team Leadership & Culture Building* Build and lead a high-performing compliance team with deep expertise in MSB regulations and fintech risk management.* Drive a company-wide culture of ownership, integrity, and proactive compliance accountability.* Set a high-performance bar — operating with urgency, clarity, and resilience.#### Requirements* Must meet “fit and proper” criteria as defined by Bank Negara Malaysia (integrity, competency, and financial soundness).* Demonstrated deep working knowledge of AMLA, MSBA, and BNM AML/CFT/CPF requirements, including Risk-Based Approach, CDD, STR/CTR, and sanctions frameworks.* Proven experience in building and owning end-to-end AML/CFT compliance programmes within a regulated environment.* Strong track record engaging with BNM — including audits, regulatory submissions, and supervisory interactions.* Ability to operate with sufficient seniority, authority, and independence to influence business decisions and enforce compliance standards.* Certified in MAMSB AML/CFT programmes (e.g. GOCO Modules 1–4 or equivalent).* Strong understanding of the Money Services Business (MSB) regulatory framework, including remittance, money-changing, and operational compliance.* Hands-on experience operating in high-volume, transaction-driven environments (e.g. remittance, fintech, payments, banking).