Manager, Compliance (AML/CFT)

Hong Leong Investment Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Compliance Officer to conduct AML reviews and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Banking/Law and have at least 7 years of experience in compliance or risk management. Strong leadership and analytical skills are required. This role involves preparing compliance reports, providing advisory on AML matters, and building relationships with business units to foster a culture of compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or audit.
• Knowledge of BNM and/or SC regulations pertaining to AML.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML reviews and monitoring for stockbroking and investment banking.
• Prepare compliance reports and escalate non-compliance issues.
• Assist in developing and reviewing AML related policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Report writing skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance/Banking/Law

Job description

Responsibilities

Conduct AML reviews and monitoring on stockbroking and investment banking divisions in accordance with AML programme and stipulated timelines and prepare compliance reports.

Conduct AML reviews to ensure business units adhere to regulatory requirements and the Bank's policies and procedures.

Escalate issues of non-compliance to the Head of Compliance (HOC) and/or line management timely.

Assist HOC to ensure the AML programme is effective and up to date.

Assist HOC to develop and review AML related policies and procedures.

Provide advisory to business units on AML related matters.

Develop close relationship with business units to engender a culture of compliance within the business.

Assist HOC to provide continuous training to business units on AML related matters.

Assist HOC in handling regulators' requests.

Job Requirements

Possess Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance/Banking/Law or any equivalent field.

Minimum 7 years of working experience in compliance, risk management, or audit related field.

Conversant with the BNM and/or SC regulations that pertain to AML.

Good leadership and team management skills.

Able to work under pressure and independently.

Strong analytical skills and report writing skills.

Application Questions

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?

About Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad (HLIB)

Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad (“HLIB”) consists of two main divisions, namely the Investment Banking ("IB") division and the Stockbroking ("SB") division. The IB Division offers debt and equity fund raising, private debt securities issuances, syndicated loans, initial public offerings, rights issues and private placements. Other corporate-related advisory works include corporate restructuring, merger and acquisitions, asset and investment valuation, takeovers and privatisations. The SB Division provides a range of broking services to institutional, high net worth and retail investors, supported by research and sales teams to provide timely advice and good trade execution.