Manager, Compliance Assurance — Risk & Controls Leader

HSBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced professional to join Regulatory Compliance as Manager, Compliance Assurance. You will perform risk-based reviews of RC and FC controls, ensure alignment with global standards, and provide assurance that the business operates within applicable laws to deliver fair outcomes for customers.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and timely reporting; you will build relationships with stakeholders, deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant business or audit experience.
• Strong risk assessment, control and testing skills.
• Audit-related certification preferred (CPA, CIA, CAMS, or similar).
• Experience in financial services regulatory topics.
• Ability to work globally with regulators and multiple cultures.

Responsibilities

• Perform CA activities across MYH and ASP sites according to CA methodology.
• Ensure CA activities cover key regulatory risks and liaise with Global Compliance.
• Prepare country CA Indicative Annual Plan.
• Educate CA specialists on planning and conducting reviews.
• Prepare reports with findings and actions; inform Risk Owners.
• Escalate significant control deficiencies promptly.
• Contribute to consolidated management information for Senior Management.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders while maintaining CA independence.
• Support management relations with external stakeholders.
• Participate in full Compliance Assurance review cycle.
• Drive high performance culture in the team.
• Communicate key messages and strategic updates.
• Monitor changes to Global Standards and adjust CA activities.
• Liaise with Group Audit, Operational and Resilience Risk and Business Risk Control Managers.

Skills

Risk assessment

Audit testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Auditing certification (CPA/CIA/CAMS)

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced professional to join Regulatory Compliance as Manager, Compliance Assurance. You will perform risk-based reviews of RC and FC controls, ensure alignment with global standards, and provide assurance that the business operates within applicable laws to deliver fair outcomes for customers.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and timely reporting; you will build relationships with stakeholders, deliver