Regional Wealth Management Compliance Manager

Hong Leong Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank Berhad seeks a Manager, Regional Wealth Management (Business Compliance) to ensure adherence to internal policies and Malaysian guidelines. You will bridge Business and Group Compliance, oversee audits, and implement robust risk controls.

The role also designs training programs, coordinates regulatory information, and supports day-to-day compliance queries while fostering a proactive risk-aware culture across the division.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business, banking, finance, law, or related discipline.
• 10 years of experience in financial services with focus on risk management, internal controls, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of wealth management products, services, and regulatory risks & controls (AML/CFT, investment suitability, data privacy, market conduct).
• Familiar with BNM regulatory requirements and guidance (Technology Risk Management Guidelines, Business Continuity Management Guidelines).
• Hands-on experience with RCSA and audit management.

Responsibilities

• Support embedding and operation of the bank's Compliance framework and control policies within the Division per Malaysia regulation guidelines.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Business and Group Compliance, supporting day-to-day compliance queries and devising appropriate compliance and audit solutions.
• Review new/revised regulatory guidelines, Board Policies, Procedures and product launch documents for alignment with compliance standards.
• Design and deliver engaging compliance training programs for employees to promote a proactive risk-aware culture.
• Serve as a primary contact during internal and external audits, coordinating documentation and ensuring timely remediation of audit findings.
• Coordinate regulatory information requests during discussions, meetings, and audits.
• Ensure immediate reporting and escalation of non-compliance incidences, complaints, or misconduct to Group Risk and Group Compliance.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders (Group Compliance, Group Risk, Group Operations & Technology, Legal, Group Internal Audit) to implement policies and procedures.

Skills

Audit coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Training design

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors degree in business, banking, finance, law, or related discipline

Tools

RCSA

Audit management

Job description

Hong Leong Bank Berhad seeks a Manager, Regional Wealth Management (Business Compliance) to ensure adherence to internal policies and Malaysian guidelines. You will bridge Business and Group Compliance, oversee audits, and implement robust risk controls.

The role also designs training programs, coordinates regulatory information, and supports day-to-day compliance queries while fostering a proactive risk-aware culture across the division.