Regional Compliance Officer

Honeywell; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation is seeking a Senior Compliance Advisor based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The position requires 12-15 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management. Responsibilities include advising on compliance risks, supporting investigations, and developing training programs. Ideal candidates will have experience in APAC and hold a Juris Doctor or equivalent qualification. This role emphasizes strong communication skills, influencing senior leadership, and the ability to navigate complex situations.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in compliance, legal, or risk management.
• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
• Experience working in APAC in a multinational environment or leading compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted compliance partner embedded in the region.
• Advise management on compliance risks and controls.
• Support internal investigations and compliance training programs.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Risk management

Influencing senior leaders

Training and stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted compliance partner embedded in the region to be closer to the day‑to‑day business activities. Advise senior management and business leaders on compliance risks, controls, and remediation strategies in a practical, business‑focused manner
• The connector that will align the right compliance & regulatory experts to the table at the right time. Partner with subject matter experts to execute and communicate compliance risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans are effectively implemented and tracked
• A practical advisor who helps translate global standards into clear, region‑specific guidance. Assess, monitor, and mitigate legal and compliance risks specific to APAC operations, including anticorruption, sanctions, export controls, trade, and antitrust
• A regional partner focused on reducing friction and enabling decision‑making that is faster and better informed
• Support internal investigations, including allegation intake, fact‑finding, documentation, and remediation, in coordination with Legal, HR, and other relevant functions
• Develop, tailor, and deliver compliance training and awareness programs for employees and relevant external parties in APAC
• Lead or support post‑acquisition integration activities from a compliance perspective, including remediation and audit closing actions
• Track internal and external compliance trends in APAC and proactively recommend enhancements to policies, controls, and processes
• Act as a trusted advisor and visible compliance leader within the APAC organization

Key Experience & Capabilities

• 12‑15 years of relevant experience in compliance, legal, or risk management
• Significant experience as a compliance subject matter expert, whether that is specific expertise in one area, e.g., anticorruption or broader regulatory compliance matters
• Fluency in English (written and oral)

We Value

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal or compliance qualification
• Strong integrity, sound judgment, and professional credibility
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and business partners
• Experience working in APAC in a multinational corporate environment and/or leading APAC compliance programs
• Experience in a major law firm, regulatory body, or corporate legal/compliance department
• Strong initiative, resilience, and ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations
• Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams

Equal Employment Opportunity

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.