Manager, Compliance (FCC Control)

Hong Leong Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank is seeking an experienced FCC Control Manager to lead the AML/CFT/CPF/TFS program and ensure regulatory compliance across the Group. The role reports to the Manager of FCC Governance & Control and involves policy development, risk assessments, BNM audits coordination, and cross‑department collaboration to strengthen financial crime controls.

The ideal candidate holds a business-related degree with AML/CFT credentials and 5–8 years of managerial banking experience, with a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field; AML/CFT cert preferred.
• 5–8 years of managerial AML/CFT experience in banking.
• Strong exposure to regulatory and international best practices.

Responsibilities

• Policy Support & Regulatory Monitoring: develop and update AML/CFT/CPF/TFS policies.
• Risk Assessment: conduct risk profiling and institutional risk assessments for branches.
• Audit & BNM coordination: coordinate reviews and prepare evidence for submissions.
• Financial Crime Working Group: track actions and address control gaps.

Skills

AML/CFT management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

ACAMS/ICA AML/CFT certification

Job description

**If you are looking to excel and make a difference, take a closer look at us...****Overview**The FCC Control Manager supports establishing and maintaining a robust AML/CFT/CPF/TFS framework that meets all regulatory expectations. This role ensures the effective implementation of key initiatives to combat money laundering and terrorism financing activities across the Bank’s operations. The role will be reporting to the Manager of FCC Governance & Control. **Job Responsibilities*** **Policy Support & Regulatory Monitoring:** Assist in developing and enhancing AML/CFT/CPF/TFS policies by monitoring new regulatory developments and international best practices to ensure internal standards remain fully compliant.* **Risk Assessment & Exposure Analysis:** Execute regular assessments to detect risk exposures across customers and business units, including the maintenance of risk profiling methodologies and supporting Institutional Risk Assessments for branches and subsidiaries.* **Audit & BNM Coordination Support**: Serve as a key coordinator for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) thematic reviews and audits, preparing relevant responses and documentation for the Head’s review and submission.* **Financial Crime Working Group Support**: Support the team in managing the Financial Crime Working Group by tracking action items, identifying control gaps, and ensuring the effective flow of information across departments. **What We’re Looking For*** Possess Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field, with professional certification in AML/CFT (e.g., ACAMS, ICA) preferred.* Minimum of 5–8 years of managerial experience within a banking or financial institution, specializing in AML/CFT or regulatory compliance.* Extensive professional exposure to risk assessment methodologies, banking operations, and AML/CFT management frameworks.* Proven technical competency in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and international best practices.* Sound management skills with the ability to oversee functional workflows and drive compliance initiatives effectively.* Strong familiarity with local and global regulatory standards to ensure operational alignment with the Bank's objectives.*About Hong Leong Bank**We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.**We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.**Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.*