Manager, Compliance

Ledgen Malaysia; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate services provider in Malaysia is seeking a Compliance Manager to monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance in both Singapore and Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5–12 years of experience in compliance, with strong knowledge of local regulatory frameworks. This role includes conducting AML and KYC screenings and leading compliance audits. Benefits include medical insurance and a work-from-home arrangement.

Benefits

Dental and Optical benefits

Work from home arrangement

Medical, hospitalization and surgical insurance

Training and updates provided

Qualifications

• 5–8 years (Manager) / 8–12 years (Senior Manager) of compliance experience.
• Willingness to perform ground work for investigations.
• High level of integrity and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Perform day to day AML and KYC screenings.
• Supervise junior compliance team members.
• Conduct investigations into potential regulatory breaches.
• Lead compliance audits and inspections across SG and MY.

Skills

Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks in SG and MY

Excellent analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Ability to read Chinese documents

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.

We work hand-in-hand with our clients, which include multinational corporations as well as local businesses, equipping them with the necessary foresight, agility, and accuracy to solidify their leadership positions in the world’s fastest-growing economies.

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 and 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.

Benefits

Dental and Optical benefit

Work from home arrangement

Trainings and updates provided

Medical, hospitalisation and surgical insurance