Head of Financial Crime Policy & Advisory

CIMB Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMB Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a senior leader to promote and manage regulatory compliance and ethical standards in financial crime across CIMB Group Malaysia and regional operations.

The role provides strategic direction, risk assessment oversight, governance reporting, and training coordination to ensure group policies reflect Malaysian laws and standards. Collaborate with regional compliance teams to sustain a high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics/Law.
• 15 years' banking/compliance experience in established banks or financial institutions.
• 5 years in a prior leadership position within banking compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Group financial crime policies and provide strategic direction.
• Oversee risk assessments to identify emerging financial crime risks and mitigation plans.
• Manage risk appetites and imposing restrictions related to high-risk entities or activities.
• Report progress and issues on policy effectiveness to governance committees.
• Provide regional operations oversight in line with the Regional Target Operating Model.
• Coordinate training materials with Learning & Development for relevant teams.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture within Group FCC.
• Lead the development and management of Group FCC policies and procedures.
• Ensure Group FCC P&P comply with Malaysian laws and relevant regulations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory guidance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification

Job description

CIMB Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a senior leader to promote and manage regulatory compliance and ethical standards in financial crime across CIMB Group Malaysia and regional operations.

The role provides strategic direction, risk assessment oversight, governance reporting, and training coordination to ensure group policies reflect Malaysian laws and standards. Collaborate with regional compliance teams to sustain a high-performing culture.