Manager, Compliance

Ledgen Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate services provider is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory compliance across Singapore and Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance or regulatory roles, with a strong understanding of the regulatory frameworks in both countries. Responsibilities include monitoring changes in regulations, performing AML and KYC screenings, and leading compliance audits. A bachelor's degree is required, and proficiency in Chinese documents is a plus. The position offers benefits such as dental, optical, and medical insurance, along with a flexible work-from-home arrangement.

Benefits

Dental and Optical benefit

Work from home arrangement

Medical, hospitalization and surgical insurance

Training and updates provided

Study and exam leaves

Qualifications

• 5–12 years of compliance or regulatory experience, ideally in multi-jurisdictional work.
• Strong understanding of Singapore and Malaysia regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to read and understand Chinese documents is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Perform AML and KYC screenings for regulated businesses.
• Prepare and coordinate regulatory submissions and reporting.
• Support compliance audits and inspections across operations.
• Conduct investigations into potential regulatory breaches.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Professional skepticism

Education

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

Job description

We are LEDGEN, an Asia’s leading Corporate Services Provider and Outsourced Services, with offices located at Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong.

We specialize in compliance services, offering extensive corporate services solutions designed to support our clients and help them thrive. We proudly stand as a symbol of progress and innovation, ushering in a new era of distinguished partnerships and a fresh approach to regional corporate solutions in Singapore and Asia.

Our core services include Corporate Secretarial and Company Incorporation, Accounting services, Tax, HR and Payroll services.

Qualifications & experience

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

5–8 years (Manager) / 8–12 years (Senior Manager) of compliance or regulatory experience, ideally covering multi-jurisdictional work.

Strong knowledge of Singapore and Malaysia regulatory frameworks (e.g., ACRA, MAS, PDPA-SG; SSM, BNM, SC, PDPA-MY).

Ability to read and understand Chinese documents; written proficiency is an advantage.

Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Independent, structured, and able to handle cross-border responsibilities confidently.

High level of integrity and sound judgment.

Willingness to perform ground work to investigate information and corroborate information.

Strong sense of professional skepticism.

Tasks & responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance (SG & MY)

Monitor regulatory developments in both Singapore and Malaysia; assess their impact and drive implementation of required changes.

Support business heads to be in compliance with local laws, industry guidelines, internal policies, and group directives across both jurisdictions.

Perform day-to-day AML and KYC screenings for regulated businesses and ongoing AML monitoring in accordance with risk policies and guidelines.

Guide and supervise junior compliance team member in the collective AML and Screening work.

Advise and recommend STR filings based on risk matters and news sanctioned lists.

Prepare and coordinate regulatory submissions and reporting for both countries.

Support and lead compliance audits, inspections, and internal reviews that span SG and MY operations.

Identify cross-border compliance risks and propose practical mitigation measures.

Maintain and strengthen compliance frameworks, policies, and control processes applicable to both jurisdictions.

Conduct investigations into potential regulatory breaches or misconduct.

Support in the development and delivery of compliance trainings such as annual AML and KYC to SG and MY offices.

Support in providing guidance to management and staff on compliance requirements, regulatory changes, and best practices.

Ensure consistency and alignment of compliance standards across both countries.

Support cross-border projects and initiatives, ensuring compliance requirements are met across Singapore and Malaysia operations.

Dental and Optical benefit

Work from home arrangement

Trainings and updates provided

Medical, hospitalisation and surgical insurance

Study and exam leaves

Application questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a compliance manager?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?