Head, Integrity & Governance Unit

MBSB Bank Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

MBSB Bank Berhad seeks a senior leader to head Group Integrity & Governance Unit (GIGU). You will steer strategic compliance, policy governance, and anti-corruption initiatives across the Group, ensuring regulatory adherence and robust internal controls.

You will report to the GCCO, access the Board via GBRCC, and coordinate with regulators and cross-functional teams to uphold ethical standards and governance across MBSB Bank and its entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 15+ years in Compliance, Internal Audit or Risk in financial services preferred.
• Experience in Integrity and Governance Unit or forensic accounting/investigation is an advantage.
• Professional qualifications or certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Group Integrity & Governance Unit (GIGU) to ensure effective integrity and governance implementation across the MBSB Group.
• Report to GCCO and maintain access to the Board via GBRCC on integrity issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional engagements with regulators and internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop, approve, and monitor strategic compliance plans and KPIs for Group Compliance.
• Lead GIGU reporting, board communications, and action tracking.
• Drive integrity strengthening programs and zero-tolerance policy across the Group.

Skills

Integrity governance

Regulatory reporting

Policy development

Investigation leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in banking, accounting, finance, laws

Job description

• The incumbent is responsible for leading and overseeing Group Integrity & Governance Unit (GIGU) to ensure effective implementation of strategic integrity & governance functions across MBSB Group. This includes management, oversight, and monitoring of strategic compliance planning, reporting, policy governance, training, and awareness programs to support regulatory adherence and internal obligations.
• The incumbent shall report directly to GCCO on matters regarding integrity issues and activities carried out in relation to adequate procedures within the Bank and has unimpeded access to the Board (via GBRCC) on integrity issues and activities relating to adequate procedures.
• The incumbent is accountable for ensuring the department’s output aligns with the strategic objectives of Group Compliance Division, and for coordinating cross-functional engagements with both internal and external stakeholders, including regulators.
• The incumbent is required to support integrity & governance roles and activities involving MBSB Group, MBSB Bank, and MIDF Business Entities, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies within the Group Compliance Division

Key Resposibilities:

1. Strategic Compliance Oversight

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans, annual compliance KPIs, and alignment of departmental initiatives with Group Compliance objectives.
• Review and approve strategic Group Integrity & Governance Unit submissions to Senior Management and Boards across the Group.
• Oversee timely and quality reporting of GIGU matters to key governance bodies.
• Ensure department-level alignment to risk appetite, internal controls, and regulatory priorities.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to internal and external data/information requests, including those related to BRICS, RAS, SORMIC, and Sustainability Reporting.
• Ensure periodic gap assessments are completed and issues addressed, with relevant training and updates coordinated across affected units.

2. GIGU Reporting

• Oversee the preparation, review, and finalization of periodic GIGU reports for Senior Management and Board Committees. This would include tabling of reports to the Committees on a periodic basis.
• Ensure communication and tracking of decisions, recommendations, and action items from Board/Senior Management to GIGU.

3. Governance & Advisory

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and periodic review of Group-level IGU policies, including but not limited to: Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, Whistleblowing Policy, Asset & Liability Declaration Policy.
• Guide consistent interpretation and application of policies across business lines and entities.
• Escalate and resolve any policy-related regulatory or operational issues in a timely manner
• Support the Group’s governance framework by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to integrity and ethics.
• Advise senior management in matters on integrity, corruption and abuse of power across the Group.
• Plan and update Group’s Anti-Corruption Plan, Organisational Anti-Corruption Strategy and other integrity and governance framework tools.

4. Complaint Management

• To maintain a systematic complaints management system (Whistleblowing) across the Group.
• Oversee the detection and verification actions to complaints across the Group and ensure appropriate action is taken on a timely basis
• Coordinate with relevant departments and enforcement agencies for appropriate follow-up actions.

5. Detection and Verification

• Lead investigations and verification processes on reported misconduct or breaches of the Group’s Code of Ethics and relevant Anti-Bribery and Corruption policies and procedures.
• Present findings to the Board with recommendations for management and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management teams etc to identify and mitigate integrity risks.

6. Integrity Strengthening

• Set strategic direction for the development and execution of integrity strengthening or training plans.
• Develop, implement and monitor integrity enhancement programs and communications to enhance the practices of ethical culture and to reinforce zero-tolerance towards corruption across the Group.
• Ensure appropriate integrity strengthening training is periodically delivered to all staff, Senior Management, and Board members, in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements communications.
• Promote upskilling initiatives including certifications and external training across the Group.

7. Ad-hoc and Strategic Initiatives

• Undertake assignments and initiatives within the Group and its entities as and when required by GCCO and to align with Group objectives and directions.

Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in banking, accounting, finance, laws or any other relevant areas
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in Compliance or Internal Audit or Risk Management functions within financial services industry. Professional qualification or work experience in Integrity and Governance Unit or forensic accounting/ investigation will be an added advantage