PFS Compliance & Risk Leader

Hong Leong Bank

Malaysia

On-site

MYR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia is seeking a dedicated Compliance and Operational Risk professional to support the PFS portfolio. You will help maintain compliance frameworks, review SOPs, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations in a fast-changing financial services environment.

The role emphasizes proactive risk management, training, and collaboration with Group Compliance and Hong Leong Islamic Bank.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enforce HLB’s compliance frameworks; review and update SOPs to ensure alignment with statutory, regulatory, and internal guidelines.
Act as the primary advisor for the assigned PFS portfolio on regulatory, compliance, and Shariah requirements (partnering with Group Compliance and Hong Leong Islamic Bank).
Lead, execute, and monitor the compliance review plan and complete self‑assessments within the assigned portfolio to proactively spot gaps.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory reports.
Coordinate regulatory information requests, internal/external audit engagements, and regulatory meetings.
Promptly track, escalate and report compliance breaches or emerging issues to senior management and Group Compliance.
Participate in Horizon Scanning Working Committee and work closely with PFS Compliance/Cross-Division Compliance/Group Compliance to interpret new laws/regulations, assessing their impact on PFS and recommending necessary process enhancements or operational changes.
Design and deliver customized compliance training programs for PFS department heads and team members to foster a strong compliance awareness culture.