Manager, Compliance & Risk Management

Moomoo MY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 months bonus

Competitive compensation & benefits

Performance bonus

Certification sponsorship

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Moomoo in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Manager, Compliance & Risk Management to drive governance and uphold high standards of compliance and risk practices across the company. You will provide advisory support on regulatory and risk matters and promote a robust compliance culture.

The role requires capital markets experience, interaction with Securities Commission Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia, and the ability to lead a small team while balancing regulatory demands with business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant compliance experience in capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of capital market laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience liaising with regulators (SC Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia).
• Leadership experience managing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee compliance and risk policies, controls and governance.
• Oversee compliance program across units and provide remedial advice.
• Advise on regulatory and risk matters for business initiatives.
• Support day-to-day compliance reviews including monitoring and surveillance.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Act as primary compliance contact with SC Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia.
• Identify, monitor, and report risk; implement mitigation.
• Prepare regulatory reports for authorities.
• Prepare board and committee materials.
• Lead and manage a small team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance regulatory requirements with business goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

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

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Manager, Compliance & Risk Management to drive strong governance and uphold high standards of compliance and risk management practices within the Company. The role involves providing advisory support on regulatory and risk management matters and business initiatives, promoting robust compliance culture, managing routine compliance-related activities, and strengthening the Company's overall compliance and risk management framework.

The ideal candidate should have a strong compliance background within the capital market industry, with experience dealing with Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia. Experience in risk management and team management will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, maintain and implement compliance and risk management policies, procedures and controls governing Moomoo activities, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory requirements
• Oversee the compliance program and monitoring on business units, departments, and functions to identify any gaps or non-compliance issues, and provide advice and support on the remedial actions
• Provide compliance and risk advice to business and functional teams on ongoing activities, new products/services, and strategic business initiatives.
• Support day-to-day compliance reviews, including transaction monitoring, trade surveillance, and marketing materials
• Monitor developments in applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, conduct impact analysis and communicate the updates to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
• Act as the primary compliance contact with Securities Commission Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, and other relevant regulatory authorities on compliance matters.
• Conduct ongoing risk identification, monitoring, and reporting. Work with risk owners to implement appropriate mitigating and control measures
• Prepare, review and submit regulatory reports to regulators and other applicable authorities
• Prepare compliance and risk reports, management updates, and materials for board and committee meetings.
• Lead and manage a small team, including work planning, coaching, performance management, and day-to-day oversight.
• Work closely with business, operations, legal, product, and other internal stakeholders to actively identify and resolve compliance and risk issues while balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives
• Perform other compliance or risk management related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in compliance, preferably within a stockbroking firm, investment bank, or other capital market intermediary
• In-depth understanding of capital market laws, regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement on complex compliance and risk matters.
• Candidates who have passed SIDC Modules 6, 7, 11,14 or 16 would have an added advantage.
• Language proficiency in English, Malay is a must, while Chinese/Mandarin is advantageous
• Bumiputera candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and functional teams
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced and evolving business environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and holistic work experience and package as follows:

• 13 months contractual bonus
• Competitive compensation & benefits.
• Performance bonus
• Convenient Access to Public Transport
• Exam/Certification Sponsorship
• Career Development Opportunities in the Financial Services Industry
• Company Team Building & Bonding Activities
• Free-Flow Pantry Snacks & Drinks
• Dynamic, Multinational Working Environment

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you.