Manager, Compliance and Risk Management (Chinese Speaker)

Fastlane Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate service provider is seeking a Manager, Compliance and Risk Management (Chinese Speaker) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves overseeing AML and KYC compliance across Singapore and Malaysia, monitoring regulatory developments, and ensuring cross-border collaboration. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience, alongside strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and the ability to read Chinese documentation. A competitive salary of RM7,000 to RM10,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of compliance or regulatory experience for Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore and Malaysia regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to read Chinese documents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Support business heads for compliance with local laws.
• Perform day-to-day AML and KYC screenings.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Strong judgment

Education

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

Job description

Manager, Compliance and Risk Management (Chinese Speaker)

Position: Manager, Compliance and Risk Management

Location: Selangor, Malaysia | On-site

Language Requirement: Able to read and understand English and Chinese documents

Scope: Supports both Singapore and Malaysia compliance matters

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a licensed corporate service provider, and are seeking an experienced AML & KYC Compliance Specialist to support the Group's anti-money laundering and know-your-customer requirements across Singapore and Malaysia.

This role will be responsible for day-to-day AML/KYC screening and ongoing monitoring, while also supporting senior management in regulatory oversight, compliance alignment, and staff training. You will work closely with cross-border teams to ensure consistent compliance standards across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• 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 members in the collective AML and Screening work
• Advise and recommend STR filings based on risk matters, 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.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• 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.

Training & Advisory

• 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.

Cross-Border Collaboration

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors 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

Salary

The salary offered ranges between RM7,000 and RM10,000.